| 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 | $5.28 | 10.408% | $5.8295 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.70 | 12.143% | $47.8851 | $47.89 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.62 | 6.716% | $86.0344 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.40 | 7.512% | $219.7545 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.95 | 12.638% | $119.34 | $119.34 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.90 | 8.408% | $231.8847 | $231.88 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.59 | 12.730% | $148.3414 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.44 | $859.0696 | $859.06 | $859.15 | $859.00 | |