| 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 | $5.53 | 4.284% | $5.7669 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.95 | 5.338% | $89.4846 | $89.48 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.72 | 7.504% | $16.8996 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.61 | 6.338% | $128.2543 | $128.25 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.44 | 11.645% | $135.5817 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.50 | 10.803% | $257.617 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.48 | 13.504% | $283.1698 | $283.17 | $283.15 | $283.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.23 | $916.7739 | $916.77 | $916.75 | $916.90 | |