| 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 | $5.62 | 4.827% | $5.8913 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.26 | 13.729% | $34.4144 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.33 | 12.576% | $156.8521 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.50 | 11.609% | $147.8819 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.67 | 12.599% | $40.1641 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.89 | 10.350% | $128.9881 | $128.99 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.43 | 3.623% | $154.8438 | $154.84 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.70 | $669.0357 | $669.02 | $669.05 | $669.10 | |