| 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 | $5.34 | 9.723% | $5.8592 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.85 | 4.655% | $21.8206 | $21.82 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.98 | 11.120% | $12.201 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.33 | 8.611% | $47.0611 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.52 | 11.108% | $35.0212 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.66 | 3.718% | $213.3064 | $213.31 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.43 | 6.585% | $217.8917 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.11 | $553.1612 | $553.16 | $553.10 | $553.20 | |