| 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 | $5.58 | 4.549% | $5.8338 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.64 | 13.570% | $239.2238 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.48 | 4.168% | $198.4192 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.68 | 5.766% | $190.0403 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.40 | 13.490% | $241.0528 | $241.05 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.31 | 12.549% | $18.3567 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.32 | 5.275% | $160.3549 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.41 | $1,053.2815 | $1,053.27 | $1,053.25 | $1,053.30 | |