| 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 | $5.38 | 8.762% | $5.8514 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.30 | 11.292% | $60.4316 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.59 | 11.454% | $18.4902 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.32 | 6.402% | $250.3852 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.49 | 8.291% | $227.9417 | $227.94 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.57 | 9.674% | $240.8112 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.71 | 13.778% | $267.0483 | $267.05 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.36 | $1,070.9596 | $1,070.96 | $1,071.00 | $1,070.90 | |