| 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 | $5.43 | 9.359% | $5.9382 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.88 | 8.310% | $154.7533 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.85 | 7.522% | $237.4623 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.41 | 6.305% | $19.5708 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.92 | 3.325% | $69.1451 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.79 | 4.757% | $82.538 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.78 | 10.202% | $95.6333 | $95.63 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.06 | $665.0410 | $665.04 | $665.05 | $665.00 | |