| 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 | $5.44 | 7.208% | $5.8321 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.68 | 5.166% | $20.6967 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.78 | 8.248% | $23.5764 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.75 | 4.353% | $66.525 | $66.53 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.81 | 10.459% | $13.0452 | $13.05 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.69 | 6.666% | $192.7348 | $192.73 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.37 | 6.402% | $34.4423 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $335.52 | $356.8525 | $356.86 | $356.95 | $356.70 | |