| 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 | $5.59 | 4.110% | $5.8197 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.79 | 11.796% | $17.6526 | $17.65 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.59 | 10.567% | $54.8302 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.71 | 8.606% | $76.7953 | $76.80 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.70 | 6.339% | $34.7729 | $34.77 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.63 | 8.207% | $9.3383 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.41 | 7.322% | $101.3227 | $101.32 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $277.42 | $300.5317 | $300.53 | $300.50 | $300.50 | |