| 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 | $5.54 | 5.355% | $5.8367 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.32 | 7.521% | $96.0378 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.72 | 9.494% | $136.5609 | $136.56 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.90 | 5.594% | $10.4538 | $10.45 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.95 | 8.234% | $24.8397 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.64 | 11.186% | $17.3895 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.70 | 6.567% | $262.9008 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.77 | $554.0192 | $554.02 | $554.05 | $554.00 | |