| 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 | $5.29 | 12.357% | $5.9437 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.87 | 12.695% | $24.6464 | $24.65 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.28 | 12.395% | $68.8757 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.77 | 9.604% | $261.7015 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.54 | 7.661% | $182.5285 | $182.53 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.90 | 7.122% | $49.169 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.76 | 12.584% | $162.9766 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.41 | $755.8414 | $755.85 | $755.90 | $755.80 | |