| 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 | $5.72 | 3.144% | $5.8998 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.84 | 12.802% | $199.4791 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.42 | 6.721% | $8.9859 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.41 | 4.605% | $174.0732 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.80 | 9.214% | $31.4536 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.63 | 7.869% | $232.5979 | $232.60 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.73 | 11.341% | $89.8856 | $89.89 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.55 | $742.3751 | $742.38 | $742.40 | $742.50 | |