| 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 | $5.49 | 6.423% | $5.8426 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.66 | 6.589% | $142.4669 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.67 | 8.731% | $208.4047 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.50 | 8.786% | $31.004 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.33 | 5.138% | $35.0425 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.78 | 8.208% | $188.0439 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.89 | 6.127% | $25.3537 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.32 | $636.1583 | $636.14 | $636.15 | $636.10 | |