| 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 | $5.46 | 7.350% | $5.8613 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.78 | 13.327% | $24.6826 | $24.68 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.58 | 4.276% | $108.0091 | $108.01 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.80 | 3.555% | $253.5026 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.86 | 13.570% | $30.5049 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.84 | 11.208% | $81.0039 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.51 | 9.340% | $12.585 | $12.59 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.83 | $516.1494 | $516.14 | $516.15 | $516.20 | |