| 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 | $5.41 | 8.627% | $5.8767 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.83 | 11.161% | $181.0035 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.61 | 13.229% | $135.4332 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.87 | 7.549% | $76.22 | $76.22 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.69 | 12.231% | $25.4652 | $25.47 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.64 | 8.404% | $160.0477 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.82 | 8.659% | $113.8964 | $113.90 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.87 | $697.9427 | $697.95 | $697.95 | $697.90 | |