| 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 | $5.39 | 5.430% | $5.6827 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.76 | 12.156% | $218.435 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.35 | 8.154% | $233.9912 | $233.99 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.77 | 5.122% | $207.8998 | $207.90 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.41 | 4.650% | $31.8241 | $31.82 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.32 | 7.384% | $237.6623 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.29 | 5.753% | $18.2847 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.29 | $953.7798 | $953.77 | $953.80 | $953.80 | |