| 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 | $5.69 | 4.329% | $5.9363 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.87 | 9.429% | $64.4209 | $64.42 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.54 | 10.850% | $276.6151 | $276.62 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.35 | 4.815% | $222.5747 | $222.57 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.64 | 8.767% | $12.6605 | $12.66 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.69 | 8.689% | $188.7819 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.71 | 6.802% | $152.4171 | $152.42 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.49 | $923.4065 | $923.41 | $923.35 | $923.40 | |