| 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 | $5.42 | 9.547% | $5.9374 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.29 | 3.317% | $26.1289 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.81 | 9.682% | $17.3407 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.69 | 5.627% | $229.9394 | $229.94 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.60 | 6.674% | $129.7156 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.66 | 11.268% | $49.6923 | $49.69 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.88 | 3.388% | $157.0257 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.35 | $615.7800 | $615.79 | $615.85 | $615.60 | |