| 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 | $5.36 | 4.460% | $5.5991 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.66 | 10.154% | $30.4686 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.65 | 13.790% | $164.5972 | $164.60 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.95 | 8.222% | $54.0569 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.69 | 9.619% | $266.0344 | $266.03 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.43 | 8.147% | $90.227 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.93 | 4.441% | $211.9421 | $211.94 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.67 | $822.9253 | $822.93 | $822.95 | $822.90 | |