| 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 | $5.46 | 6.305% | $5.8043 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.76 | 11.319% | $38.6945 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.25 | 11.505% | $137.4299 | $137.43 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.26 | 12.598% | $160.1819 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.77 | 9.354% | $174.7149 | $174.71 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.71 | 5.454% | $211.6567 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.31 | 13.360% | $100.1082 | $100.11 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.52 | $828.5904 | $828.58 | $828.60 | $828.60 | |