| 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 | $5.55 | 5.697% | $5.8662 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.98 | 3.692% | $34.1976 | $34.20 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.36 | 4.107% | $150.2889 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.94 | 9.585% | $174.1744 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.79 | 12.736% | $262.4381 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.71 | 9.360% | $194.3437 | $194.34 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.48 | 13.292% | $168.216 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.81 | $989.5249 | $989.53 | $989.50 | $989.50 | |