| 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 | $5.33 | 9.674% | $5.8456 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.99 | 5.187% | $91.5022 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.33 | 9.370% | $12.3916 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.92 | 8.268% | $46.4686 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.64 | 10.479% | $139.9106 | $139.91 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.30 | 13.470% | $114.9451 | $114.95 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.34 | 13.489% | $187.6427 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.85 | $598.7064 | $598.71 | $598.70 | $598.60 | |