| 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 | $5.40 | 5.462% | $5.6949 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.98 | 11.158% | $28.8788 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.41 | 12.377% | $26.3075 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.51 | 3.145% | $241.8853 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.89 | 8.585% | $260.4846 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.74 | 6.195% | $36.8921 | $36.89 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.33 | 3.829% | $256.8003 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.26 | $856.9435 | $856.94 | $857.00 | $857.00 | |