| 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 | $5.41 | 3.503% | $5.5995 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.46 | 8.408% | $18.928 | $18.93 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.94 | 5.134% | $40.9392 | $40.94 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.49 | 7.369% | $105.7477 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.33 | 8.212% | $228.6844 | $228.68 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.95 | 9.699% | $67.9585 | $67.96 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.38 | 11.259% | $135.0462 | $135.05 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.96 | $602.9035 | $602.91 | $602.95 | $602.80 | |