| 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 | $5.48 | 8.516% | $5.9467 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.55 | 7.853% | $174.2365 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.56 | 4.638% | $57.0905 | $57.09 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.37 | 6.505% | $27.0203 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.53 | 8.768% | $271.4088 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.58 | 8.735% | $90.8807 | $90.88 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.66 | 6.488% | $266.9228 | $266.92 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.73 | $893.5063 | $893.51 | $893.50 | $893.40 | |