| 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 | $5.39 | 9.161% | $5.8838 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.64 | 4.450% | $190.7675 | $190.77 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.25 | 8.217% | $107.4054 | $107.41 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.40 | 3.332% | $101.6787 | $101.68 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.30 | 3.815% | $205.8651 | $205.87 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.84 | 4.862% | $88.9649 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.42 | 13.689% | $258.5515 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.24 | $959.1169 | $959.12 | $959.10 | $959.30 | |