| 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 | $5.44 | 8.285% | $5.8907 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.37 | 13.578% | $120.8129 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.52 | 3.548% | $210.7409 | $210.74 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.85 | 8.851% | $40.1116 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.33 | 9.854% | $147.5669 | $147.57 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.34 | 3.600% | $40.7562 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.70 | 9.361% | $64.1949 | $64.19 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.55 | $630.0741 | $630.07 | $630.05 | $630.10 | |