| 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 | $5.52 | 5.835% | $5.8421 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.87 | 5.463% | $147.5111 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.84 | 5.459% | $98.9627 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.91 | 7.696% | $236.8343 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.80 | 4.518% | $73.9987 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.36 | 10.207% | $199.8714 | $199.87 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.70 | 8.647% | $233.2651 | $233.27 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.00 | $996.2854 | $996.28 | $996.25 | $996.30 | |