| 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 | $5.59 | 4.315% | $5.8312 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.43 | 3.251% | $48.9719 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.90 | 6.671% | $207.9018 | $207.90 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.42 | 8.143% | $82.6429 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.80 | 5.237% | $30.3083 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.35 | 3.368% | $231.9061 | $231.91 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.95 | 3.272% | $171.3799 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.44 | $778.9421 | $778.94 | $778.95 | $778.90 | |