| 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 | $5.55 | 3.517% | $5.7452 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.70 | 7.156% | $23.2529 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.50 | 7.728% | $157.8215 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.47 | 12.188% | $17.3555 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.88 | 7.645% | $179.638 | $179.64 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.50 | 7.593% | $208.1925 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.58 | 9.296% | $42.1664 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.18 | $634.1720 | $634.18 | $634.15 | $634.20 | |