| 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 | $5.36 | 6.332% | $5.6994 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.95 | 7.632% | $199.0654 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.70 | 11.842% | $107.0328 | $107.03 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.73 | 8.689% | $254.0388 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.57 | 10.516% | $265.8683 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.39 | 12.498% | $29.6882 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.88 | 7.524% | $227.8219 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.58 | $1,089.2148 | $1,089.22 | $1,089.20 | $1,089.20 | |