| 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 | $5.42 | 8.715% | $5.8924 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.47 | 11.164% | $47.2114 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.71 | 12.399% | $154.7847 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.67 | 4.430% | $68.5792 | $68.58 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.82 | 8.135% | $139.2995 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.82 | 10.607% | $238.712 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.80 | 5.369% | $215.7957 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.71 | $870.2749 | $870.27 | $870.30 | $870.30 | |