| 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 | $5.63 | 5.119% | $5.9182 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.83 | 5.156% | $38.729 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.37 | 4.363% | $251.901 | $251.90 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.41 | 8.328% | $233.3493 | $233.35 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.89 | 7.673% | $50.4879 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.59 | 7.420% | $95.1634 | $95.16 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.51 | 3.239% | $222.4904 | $222.49 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.23 | $898.0392 | $898.04 | $898.05 | $898.00 | |