| 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 | 8.774% | $5.8956 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.84 | 13.749% | $78.3048 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.48 | 8.339% | $94.775 | $94.78 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.25 | 10.619% | $249.1693 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.47 | 4.279% | $233.0323 | $233.03 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.72 | 7.480% | $22.2699 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.61 | 4.456% | $162.544 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.79 | $845.9909 | $845.99 | $846.00 | $846.00 | |