| 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 | $5.46 | 7.538% | $5.8716 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.77 | 9.677% | $29.3605 | $29.36 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.70 | 4.174% | $30.9397 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.97 | 6.768% | $223.1131 | $223.11 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.98 | 7.584% | $34.4054 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.95 | 13.593% | $70.3709 | $70.37 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.87 | 6.706% | $241.0168 | $241.02 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.70 | $635.0780 | $635.08 | $635.00 | $635.10 | |