| 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 | $5.63 | 5.383% | $5.9331 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.29 | 12.585% | $108.4081 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.49 | 5.297% | $239.5401 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.76 | 6.680% | $37.082 | $37.08 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.98 | 9.778% | $30.7159 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.87 | 10.178% | $234.5359 | $234.54 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.42 | 3.505% | $32.5213 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.44 | $688.7364 | $688.74 | $688.75 | $688.60 | |