| 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 | $5.52 | 7.493% | $5.9336 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.46 | 13.727% | $15.3077 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.38 | 11.454% | $159.8027 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.65 | 13.343% | $108.4126 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.31 | 4.188% | $107.6366 | $107.64 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.63 | 5.303% | $131.2391 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.86 | 5.597% | $83.2738 | $83.27 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.81 | $611.6061 | $611.60 | $611.60 | $611.50 | |