| 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 | $5.53 | 3.248% | $5.7096 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.38 | 12.554% | $33.0684 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.31 | 8.743% | $80.8069 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.58 | 6.776% | $130.886 | $130.89 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.69 | 10.217% | $152.86 | $152.86 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.30 | 7.356% | $67.9563 | $67.96 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.80 | 9.608% | $107.1966 | $107.20 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.59 | $578.4838 | $578.50 | $578.45 | $578.60 | |