| 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 | $5.50 | 8.116% | $5.9464 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.34 | 9.643% | $272.2874 | $272.29 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.36 | 9.180% | $271.1594 | $271.16 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.52 | 7.204% | $50.9433 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.45 | 8.208% | $84.8892 | $84.89 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.85 | 13.724% | $83.9852 | $83.99 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.65 | 4.524% | $14.2675 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.67 | $783.4784 | $783.49 | $783.50 | $783.50 | |