| 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 | 9.121% | $5.7398 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.26 | 12.682% | $44.239 | $44.24 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.72 | 6.292% | $245.2369 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.30 | 6.410% | $188.6649 | $188.66 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.35 | 10.394% | $34.6085 | $34.61 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.37 | 8.767% | $271.2323 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.60 | 6.699% | $182.0285 | $182.03 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.86 | $971.7499 | $971.75 | $971.80 | $971.60 | |