| 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 | $5.27 | 11.647% | $5.8838 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.49 | 11.228% | $178.5098 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.51 | 3.777% | $187.3279 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.67 | 13.690% | $33.7318 | $33.73 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.49 | 13.842% | $266.9481 | $266.95 | $266.95 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.99 | 12.469% | $43.8517 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.56 | 13.546% | $11.9905 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.98 | $728.2436 | $728.24 | $728.30 | $728.20 | |