| 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 | $5.35 | 10.835% | $5.9297 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.40 | 4.825% | $11.9501 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.36 | 11.374% | $276.6085 | $276.61 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.25 | 3.203% | $69.404 | $69.40 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.27 | 10.593% | $146.2814 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.63 | 5.533% | $34.4354 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.68 | 10.418% | $237.0454 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.94 | $781.6545 | $781.66 | $781.70 | $781.60 | |