| 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 | $5.38 | 3.571% | $5.5721 | $5.57 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.25 | 12.816% | $46.5366 | $46.54 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.93 | 13.816% | $138.7758 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.66 | 12.744% | $32.3124 | $32.31 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.31 | 3.409% | $14.7978 | $14.80 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.54 | 10.532% | $218.3449 | $218.34 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.82 | 13.275% | $68.8939 | $68.89 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.89 | $525.2335 | $525.23 | $525.25 | $525.20 | |