| 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 | $5.45 | 8.522% | $5.9144 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.39 | 8.238% | $16.6578 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.97 | 3.211% | $168.203 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.78 | 8.424% | $121.1963 | $121.20 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.53 | 6.678% | $64.5722 | $64.57 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.72 | 10.627% | $63.8539 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.94 | 11.642% | $89.2466 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.78 | $529.6442 | $529.64 | $529.60 | $529.70 | |