| 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 | $5.28 | 11.586% | $5.8917 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.98 | 12.564% | $258.8747 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.96 | 5.518% | $206.7731 | $206.77 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.92 | 8.187% | $245.4979 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.81 | 13.872% | $255.9956 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.52 | 7.494% | $218.7718 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.97 | 3.785% | $179.5169 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.44 | $1,371.3217 | $1,371.32 | $1,371.25 | $1,371.40 | |