| 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 | $5.45 | 9.153% | $5.9488 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.41 | 8.152% | $185.3833 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.41 | 5.655% | $89.1834 | $89.18 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.67 | 3.780% | $30.7915 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.93 | 4.446% | $18.7272 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.70 | 12.363% | $176.0728 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.28 | 4.746% | $47.429 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.85 | $553.5360 | $553.53 | $553.60 | $553.50 | |