| 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 | $5.69 | 3.582% | $5.8938 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.70 | 13.585% | $181.3952 | $181.40 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.66 | 3.242% | $46.1079 | $46.11 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.42 | 6.637% | $87.8902 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.93 | 5.838% | $156.5662 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.58 | 4.762% | $25.7505 | $25.75 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.57 | 10.850% | $176.8833 | $176.88 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.55 | $680.4871 | $680.49 | $680.50 | $680.60 | |