| 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 | $5.40 | 8.858% | $5.8783 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.72 | 6.650% | $53.0264 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.58 | 12.325% | $163.5227 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.55 | 11.782% | $271.1272 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.60 | 5.564% | $208.5945 | $208.59 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.25 | 6.708% | $22.6755 | $22.68 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.70 | 8.228% | $252.9288 | $252.93 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.80 | $977.7534 | $977.76 | $977.85 | $977.70 | |