| 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 | $5.65 | 4.306% | $5.8933 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.61 | 6.605% | $84.8682 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.49 | 12.203% | $37.5768 | $37.58 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.73 | 8.232% | $11.6133 | $11.61 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.30 | 8.599% | $242.5016 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.49 | 9.792% | $137.778 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.44 | 13.482% | $84.476 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.71 | $604.7072 | $604.71 | $604.75 | $604.80 | |