| 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 | $5.58 | 5.370% | $5.8796 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.96 | 5.179% | $75.6868 | $75.69 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.42 | 4.699% | $138.6424 | $138.64 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.45 | 10.700% | $25.9592 | $25.96 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.51 | 13.225% | $16.4289 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.77 | 13.659% | $107.7146 | $107.71 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.79 | 9.215% | $37.9959 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $377.48 | $408.3074 | $408.31 | $408.35 | $408.30 | |