| 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 | $5.39 | 8.840% | $5.8665 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.68 | 11.838% | $83.5206 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.25 | 7.573% | $25.0107 | $25.01 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.52 | 7.868% | $73.9112 | $73.91 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.27 | 7.484% | $266.8505 | $266.85 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.62 | 5.480% | $50.2296 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.33 | 11.805% | $35.0285 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.06 | $540.4176 | $540.42 | $540.40 | $540.40 | |