| 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 | $5.54 | 7.254% | $5.9419 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.70 | 5.375% | $32.3501 | $32.35 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.32 | 3.354% | $85.081 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.53 | 9.184% | $230.9569 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.71 | 3.797% | $140.8629 | $140.86 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.29 | 12.288% | $83.4188 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.34 | 5.113% | $152.7712 | $152.77 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.43 | $731.3828 | $731.38 | $731.35 | $731.50 | |