| 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 | $5.62 | 5.643% | $5.9371 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.45 | 9.676% | $36.6866 | $36.69 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.95 | 7.610% | $48.3707 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.37 | 6.680% | $48.4007 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.85 | 9.296% | $177.9885 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.49 | 5.379% | $235.5115 | $235.51 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.62 | 11.102% | $150.6765 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.35 | $703.5716 | $703.58 | $703.60 | $703.60 | |