| 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 | $5.36 | 9.527% | $5.8706 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.29 | 13.819% | $46.9959 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.87 | 5.782% | $194.5014 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.57 | 6.316% | $33.564 | $33.56 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.74 | 8.535% | $113.6796 | $113.68 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.28 | 6.765% | $235.1819 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.43 | 12.837% | $8.3838 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.54 | $638.1772 | $638.17 | $638.20 | $638.30 | |