| 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 | $5.62 | 4.419% | $5.8683 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.57 | 10.135% | $29.2629 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.65 | 3.270% | $256.7809 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.81 | 10.535% | $112.5357 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.58 | 11.228% | $201.9678 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.95 | 13.163% | $209.295 | $209.30 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.55 | 10.290% | $152.8068 | $152.81 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.73 | $968.5174 | $968.53 | $968.50 | $968.60 | |