| 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 | $5.62 | 5.350% | $5.9207 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.91 | 12.542% | $53.9189 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.35 | 12.650% | $268.5013 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.81 | 12.870% | $21.2308 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.30 | 10.299% | $58.7894 | $58.79 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.46 | 9.397% | $252.1163 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.91 | 9.293% | $221.7664 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.36 | $882.2438 | $882.25 | $882.20 | $882.20 | |