| 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 | $5.34 | 10.205% | $5.8849 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.26 | 7.766% | $234.1324 | $234.13 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.84 | 4.105% | $35.2291 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.42 | 12.416% | $278.1397 | $278.14 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.86 | 6.265% | $34.9187 | $34.92 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.40 | 6.123% | $124.5884 | $124.59 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.36 | 10.493% | $233.538 | $233.54 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.48 | $946.4312 | $946.43 | $946.50 | $946.30 | |