| 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 | $5.29 | 11.693% | $5.9086 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.55 | 5.673% | $72.4388 | $72.44 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.72 | 9.720% | $9.5676 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.92 | 3.860% | $147.3981 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.40 | 5.150% | $145.5276 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.45 | 12.440% | $38.7356 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.44 | 11.673% | $117.748 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.77 | $537.3243 | $537.34 | $537.35 | $537.20 | |