| 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 | $5.60 | 3.127% | $5.7751 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.76 | 11.752% | $218.7657 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.82 | 8.482% | $171.2063 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.46 | 3.375% | $8.7455 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.42 | 11.405% | $49.4861 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.80 | 13.483% | $58.7842 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.60 | 13.413% | $29.0337 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.46 | $541.7966 | $541.81 | $541.85 | $541.80 | |