| 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 | $5.25 | 9.465% | $5.7469 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.99 | 4.564% | $167.2919 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.53 | 7.771% | $222.5794 | $222.58 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.92 | 3.114% | $215.4258 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.62 | 9.551% | $18.2074 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.55 | 12.551% | $242.6037 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.28 | 9.284% | $206.8528 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.14 | $1,078.7079 | $1,078.71 | $1,078.75 | $1,078.70 | |