| 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 | $5.25 | 11.736% | $5.8661 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.99 | 8.272% | $17.3127 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.25 | 11.681% | $219.174 | $219.17 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.95 | 5.492% | $232.0297 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.68 | 3.785% | $134.5884 | $134.59 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.57 | 3.677% | $22.3631 | $22.36 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.98 | 7.318% | $100.8575 | $100.86 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.67 | $732.1915 | $732.19 | $732.15 | $732.30 | |