| 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 | $5.34 | 11.394% | $5.9484 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.28 | 4.355% | $51.4261 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.90 | 5.271% | $255.7033 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.97 | 8.650% | $28.2164 | $28.22 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.64 | 9.521% | $135.4118 | $135.41 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.77 | 6.149% | $15.6782 | $15.68 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.27 | 12.791% | $48.8047 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.17 | $541.1889 | $541.19 | $541.20 | $541.10 | |