| 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 | $5.50 | 6.459% | $5.8552 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.60 | 5.153% | $87.9079 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.72 | 7.781% | $164.6031 | $164.60 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.31 | 11.589% | $60.604 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.34 | 13.450% | $213.6717 | $213.67 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.56 | 10.449% | $193.9043 | $193.90 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.36 | 13.311% | $173.7737 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.39 | $900.3199 | $900.31 | $900.25 | $900.40 | |