| 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 | $5.49 | 8.285% | $5.9448 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.43 | 8.374% | $171.6969 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.44 | 8.746% | $209.2708 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.63 | 4.547% | $134.4788 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.65 | 11.283% | $265.5769 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.27 | 7.261% | $237.3364 | $237.34 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.35 | 13.850% | $124.495 | $124.50 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.26 | $1,148.7996 | $1,148.81 | $1,148.85 | $1,148.80 | |