| 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 | $5.33 | 9.860% | $5.8555 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.90 | 3.480% | $216.1697 | $216.17 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.41 | 13.629% | $7.2836 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.48 | 12.590% | $150.2851 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.89 | 9.167% | $50.0967 | $50.10 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.82 | 6.202% | $25.2973 | $25.30 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.42 | 8.436% | $253.1113 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.25 | $708.0992 | $708.11 | $708.10 | $708.20 | |