| 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 | $5.38 | 9.194% | $5.8746 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.55 | 5.733% | $114.7732 | $114.77 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.62 | 9.389% | $211.799 | $211.80 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.69 | 8.336% | $6.1643 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.94 | 3.548% | $83.8118 | $83.81 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.50 | 12.270% | $258.7824 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.85 | 4.695% | $201.9043 | $201.90 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.53 | $883.1096 | $883.09 | $883.05 | $883.20 | |