| 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 | 11.550% | $5.8898 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.59 | 6.400% | $55.9558 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.93 | 3.701% | $78.7402 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.65 | 10.534% | $272.6321 | $272.63 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.67 | 6.566% | $29.4868 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.55 | 7.807% | $249.6271 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.68 | 12.835% | $85.3935 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.35 | $777.7253 | $777.73 | $777.80 | $777.70 | |