| 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 | $5.37 | 10.398% | $5.9284 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.50 | 8.118% | $92.4409 | $92.44 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.90 | 3.743% | $258.2163 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.55 | 13.525% | $94.8501 | $94.85 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.77 | 10.156% | $55.9262 | $55.93 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.98 | 13.431% | $21.5292 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.42 | 6.224% | $130.0394 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.49 | $658.9305 | $658.94 | $659.00 | $658.80 | |