| 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 | $5.73 | 3.686% | $5.9412 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.85 | 6.490% | $92.4866 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.98 | 6.311% | $11.6729 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.32 | 10.675% | $220.5974 | $220.60 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.67 | 9.774% | $187.3513 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.37 | 10.716% | $156.5192 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.37 | 5.839% | $223.7119 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.29 | $898.2805 | $898.28 | $898.25 | $898.30 | |