| 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 | $5.31 | 5.212% | $5.5868 | $5.59 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.45 | 11.245% | $8.2878 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.63 | 8.772% | $46.3695 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.27 | 9.738% | $26.6334 | $26.63 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.43 | 3.648% | $147.6258 | $147.63 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.63 | 3.700% | $211.1643 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.55 | 6.705% | $99.8225 | $99.82 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.27 | $545.4901 | $545.49 | $545.50 | $545.50 | |