| 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 | $5.34 | 5.535% | $5.6356 | $5.64 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.42 | 11.863% | $131.3495 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.53 | 9.247% | $262.7718 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.83 | 8.419% | $75.709 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.36 | 7.748% | $143.6927 | $143.69 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.46 | 8.664% | $258.0335 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.54 | 12.368% | $226.4665 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.48 | $1,103.6586 | $1,103.66 | $1,103.65 | $1,103.60 | |