| 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 | $5.61 | 4.764% | $5.8773 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.35 | 5.473% | $15.1354 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.31 | 4.468% | $97.4791 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.49 | 7.318% | $83.1607 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.49 | 5.447% | $13.1703 | $13.17 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.99 | 13.830% | $69.4249 | $69.42 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.64 | 4.331% | $256.2787 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.88 | $540.5264 | $540.53 | $540.55 | $540.60 | |