| 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 | $5.58 | 6.150% | $5.9232 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.77 | 13.708% | $221.4691 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.76 | 10.290% | $268.8429 | $268.84 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.96 | 7.511% | $192.4017 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.67 | 5.698% | $142.3435 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.26 | 11.172% | $162.6002 | $162.60 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.55 | 13.606% | $22.21 | $22.21 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.55 | $1,015.7906 | $1,015.78 | $1,015.75 | $1,015.70 | |