| 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 | $5.42 | 5.782% | $5.7334 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.44 | 9.659% | $83.8233 | $83.82 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.39 | 6.102% | $205.1907 | $205.19 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.47 | 9.825% | $64.2147 | $64.21 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.28 | 10.132% | $72.9955 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.39 | 10.458% | $5.9537 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.75 | 6.298% | $215.5192 | $215.52 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.14 | $653.4305 | $653.42 | $653.40 | $653.40 | |