| 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 | $5.81 | 5.722% | $6.1424 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.49 | 6.783% | $16.5407 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.53 | 13.234% | $87.7903 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.54 | 3.698% | $47.2241 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.39 | 3.467% | $14.8889 | $14.89 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.85 | 9.158% | $89.3458 | $89.35 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.89 | 13.614% | $152.1178 | $152.12 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $374.50 | $414.0500 | $414.05 | $414.05 | $413.90 | |