| 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 | $5.50 | 6.852% | $5.8769 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.38 | 7.266% | $268.5726 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.43 | 4.402% | $138.2596 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.51 | 8.383% | $63.4149 | $63.41 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.40 | 5.386% | $263.8865 | $263.89 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.28 | 3.652% | $156.8047 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.50 | 7.236% | $266.4815 | $266.48 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.00 | $1,163.2967 | $1,163.29 | $1,163.30 | $1,163.40 | |