| 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 | $5.42 | 8.590% | $5.8856 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.55 | 4.408% | $24.5881 | $24.59 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.57 | 3.136% | $61.4381 | $61.44 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.64 | 12.584% | $247.2795 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.55 | 10.364% | $51.3744 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.34 | 11.106% | $221.4787 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.38 | 5.549% | $22.5664 | $22.57 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.45 | $634.6108 | $634.62 | $634.65 | $634.70 | |