| 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 | $5.38 | 8.442% | $5.8342 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.81 | 8.800% | $245.6813 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.53 | 12.541% | $250.4375 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.26 | 6.143% | $7.706 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.92 | 6.852% | $75.7794 | $75.78 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.99 | 12.427% | $17.9771 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.98 | 11.120% | $159.9906 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.87 | $763.4061 | $763.41 | $763.50 | $763.40 | |