| 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 | $5.56 | 6.436% | $5.9178 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.52 | 10.683% | $138.9293 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.65 | 11.404% | $37.4874 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.95 | 7.381% | $87.9987 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.83 | 10.796% | $255.7504 | $255.75 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.55 | 8.629% | $187.4393 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.80 | 9.668% | $132.4789 | $132.48 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.86 | $846.0018 | $846.01 | $846.05 | $846.00 | |