| 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 | $5.47 | 6.626% | $5.8324 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.77 | 11.733% | $25.4416 | $25.44 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.31 | 5.372% | $250.0583 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.43 | 6.115% | $95.9598 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.34 | 13.785% | $25.4196 | $25.42 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.35 | 12.376% | $13.8784 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.77 | 6.340% | $143.3144 | $143.31 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.44 | $559.9045 | $559.90 | $559.90 | $559.90 | |