| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $5.26 | 3.223% | $5.4295 | $5.43 | $5.45 | $5.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.37 | 9.464% | $84.6923 | $84.69 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.97 | 6.728% | $149.3872 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.41 | 12.436% | $153.3739 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.39 | 11.723% | $31.7182 | $31.72 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.40 | 10.809% | $198.7913 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.30 | 9.802% | $206.7572 | $206.76 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.10 | $830.1496 | $830.15 | $830.15 | $830.20 | |