| 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 | $5.42 | 8.618% | $5.8871 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.91 | 5.793% | $86.655 | $86.66 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.56 | 9.454% | $260.0189 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.45 | 7.393% | $5.8529 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.81 | 11.370% | $169.0708 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.84 | 7.166% | $63.0565 | $63.06 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.39 | 7.662% | $56.4041 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.38 | $646.9453 | $646.95 | $646.90 | $647.10 | |