| 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 | $5.43 | 3.246% | $5.6063 | $5.61 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.51 | 5.326% | $87.9577 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.47 | 9.707% | $177.1439 | $177.14 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.66 | 13.228% | $44.9062 | $44.91 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.89 | 11.281% | $84.4512 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.63 | 10.450% | $271.2983 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.57 | 3.820% | $40.0434 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.16 | $711.4070 | $711.41 | $711.40 | $711.40 | |