| 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 | $5.53 | 6.410% | $5.8845 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.83 | 9.465% | $32.6534 | $32.65 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.92 | 4.114% | $51.9737 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.33 | 11.116% | $278.1567 | $278.16 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.28 | 4.443% | $41.0252 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.45 | 11.604% | $7.1985 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.32 | 13.288% | $168.0288 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.66 | $584.9208 | $584.92 | $584.95 | $585.00 | |