| 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 | 7.152% | $5.8505 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.47 | 7.749% | $23.1337 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.60 | 12.463% | $110.8885 | $110.89 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.81 | 12.368% | $122.2676 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.67 | 12.619% | $66.0736 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.49 | 8.776% | $42.9556 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.42 | 8.383% | $236.7301 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.92 | $607.8996 | $607.90 | $607.90 | $608.00 | |