| 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 | $5.44 | 8.433% | $5.8988 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.53 | 13.125% | $13.0433 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.97 | 3.138% | $190.7744 | $190.77 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.28 | 7.451% | $13.195 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.34 | 13.481% | $228.4826 | $228.48 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.70 | 11.170% | $56.3632 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.39 | 4.138% | $84.7579 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.65 | $592.5152 | $592.51 | $592.50 | $592.60 | |