| 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 | 8.374% | $5.8955 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.89 | 13.124% | $167.2991 | $167.30 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.75 | 12.432% | $30.0756 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.31 | 4.127% | $41.9736 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.66 | 9.671% | $263.9342 | $263.93 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.57 | 13.355% | $231.8903 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.77 | 4.696% | $89.7978 | $89.80 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.39 | $830.8661 | $830.87 | $830.90 | $830.90 | |