| 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 | 5.696% | $5.8556 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.74 | 10.685% | $173.4877 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.68 | 6.604% | $248.0462 | $248.05 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.51 | 9.593% | $36.7246 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.38 | 5.580% | $162.9944 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.68 | 12.491% | $224.622 | $224.62 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.38 | 6.568% | $100.5789 | $100.58 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.91 | $952.3094 | $952.31 | $952.30 | $952.30 | |