| 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 | $5.34 | 9.516% | $5.8482 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.41 | 5.395% | $211.2221 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.44 | 4.212% | $86.9545 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.52 | 8.804% | $59.3199 | $59.32 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.42 | 3.439% | $110.0798 | $110.08 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.52 | 5.200% | $54.199 | $54.20 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.39 | 5.244% | $187.7448 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.04 | $715.3683 | $715.36 | $715.35 | $715.30 | |