| 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 | $5.48 | 7.494% | $5.8907 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.66 | 8.867% | $29.0239 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.57 | 7.456% | $264.9543 | $264.95 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.45 | 4.291% | $60.9581 | $60.96 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.88 | 11.145% | $154.3582 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.87 | 12.801% | $67.534 | $67.53 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.61 | 13.623% | $215.4406 | $215.44 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.52 | $798.1598 | $798.15 | $798.15 | $798.20 | |