| 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 | $5.68 | 4.588% | $5.9406 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.77 | 6.373% | $168.8884 | $168.89 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.76 | 10.843% | $42.9627 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.39 | 4.502% | $239.7171 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.67 | 8.833% | $179.2153 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.82 | 6.493% | $181.9113 | $181.91 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.25 | 12.351% | $258.6882 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.34 | $1,077.3236 | $1,077.33 | $1,077.30 | $1,077.30 | |