| 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 | $5.42 | 3.499% | $5.6096 | $5.61 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.52 | 13.845% | $85.9757 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.71 | 11.440% | $111.1168 | $111.12 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.38 | 6.658% | $114.5294 | $114.53 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.66 | 7.230% | $25.3706 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.65 | 12.481% | $164.9534 | $164.95 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.37 | 3.285% | $107.7986 | $107.80 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.71 | $615.3541 | $615.36 | $615.35 | $615.40 | |