| 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 | $5.30 | 7.199% | $5.6815 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.75 | 9.528% | $24.9176 | $24.92 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.43 | 11.378% | $258.8759 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.32 | 11.327% | $214.1041 | $214.10 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.85 | 11.685% | $270.1102 | $270.11 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.51 | 6.223% | $176.8719 | $176.87 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.52 | 8.571% | $48.3358 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.68 | $998.8970 | $998.90 | $998.90 | $998.90 | |