| 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 | $5.63 | 3.561% | $5.8305 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.98 | 5.350% | $104.2754 | $104.28 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.95 | 11.175% | $21.0677 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.43 | 3.782% | $242.2583 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.58 | 8.604% | $255.8493 | $255.85 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.27 | 8.149% | $184.1453 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.26 | 13.536% | $180.8174 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.10 | $994.2439 | $994.26 | $994.25 | $994.20 | |