| 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 | $5.38 | 7.449% | $5.7808 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.76 | 5.621% | $166.6277 | $166.63 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.44 | 7.796% | $149.2328 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.43 | 7.247% | $192.4333 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.72 | 13.409% | $14.4256 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.82 | 10.668% | $138.1358 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.72 | 12.714% | $81.9656 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.27 | $748.6016 | $748.61 | $748.70 | $748.50 | |