| 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 | $5.33 | 7.356% | $5.7221 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.45 | 10.244% | $257.3646 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.31 | 3.525% | $147.3264 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.25 | 7.496% | $76.5909 | $76.59 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.27 | 9.205% | $272.2153 | $272.22 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.61 | 8.776% | $137.7213 | $137.72 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.87 | 5.598% | $48.4378 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.09 | $945.3784 | $945.38 | $945.35 | $945.30 | |