| 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 | $5.60 | 5.440% | $5.9046 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.43 | 6.216% | $125.7916 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.44 | 7.714% | $155.5821 | $155.58 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.59 | 7.606% | $248.1287 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.32 | 4.460% | $161.2027 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.85 | 8.315% | $115.7346 | $115.73 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.58 | 11.304% | $264.436 | $264.44 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.81 | $1,076.7803 | $1,076.77 | $1,076.85 | $1,076.70 | |