| 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 | $5.54 | 7.262% | $5.9423 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.58 | 12.703% | $9.6699 | $9.67 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.59 | 6.565% | $147.6884 | $147.69 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.70 | 11.441% | $42.0133 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.92 | 6.477% | $39.3113 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.83 | 11.374% | $274.9044 | $274.90 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.81 | 13.283% | $194.6315 | $194.63 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.97 | $714.1611 | $714.15 | $714.15 | $714.10 | |