| 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 | $5.28 | 5.365% | $5.5633 | $5.56 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.39 | 7.260% | $124.8399 | $124.84 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.92 | 11.348% | $207.0182 | $207.02 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.70 | 6.339% | $115.5905 | $115.59 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.38 | 13.143% | $45.6871 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.46 | 3.681% | $165.3297 | $165.33 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.97 | 12.652% | $51.7861 | $51.79 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.10 | $715.8148 | $715.82 | $715.85 | $715.80 | |