| 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 | $5.40 | 8.790% | $5.8747 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.59 | 12.791% | $39.0144 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.75 | 9.859% | $234.8236 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.25 | 3.247% | $141.7065 | $141.71 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.44 | 9.863% | $104.8532 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.43 | 12.612% | $106.3395 | $106.34 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.48 | 8.108% | $18.8973 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.34 | $651.5092 | $651.50 | $651.45 | $651.50 | |