| 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 | 5.345% | $5.6886 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.70 | 8.359% | $180.6345 | $180.63 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.73 | 3.550% | $30.7854 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.38 | 4.200% | $28.53 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.93 | 3.357% | $137.3925 | $137.39 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.70 | 11.427% | $49.8079 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.83 | 13.214% | $124.3429 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.67 | $557.1818 | $557.18 | $557.25 | $557.10 | |