| 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 | $5.50 | 3.707% | $5.7039 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.96 | 11.363% | $9.9781 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.66 | 7.301% | $144.4915 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.40 | 3.743% | $55.3988 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.44 | 4.583% | $147.9222 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.56 | 9.140% | $87.9232 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.67 | 11.467% | $164.6033 | $164.60 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.19 | $616.0210 | $616.01 | $616.00 | $616.00 | |