| 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 | $5.50 | 7.710% | $5.9241 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.66 | 8.817% | $182.4426 | $182.44 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.81 | 10.545% | $49.5352 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.96 | 9.135% | $135.2837 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.37 | 4.560% | $16.0709 | $16.07 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.50 | 4.700% | $32.9805 | $32.98 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.96 | 5.554% | $134.0114 | $134.01 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.76 | $556.2484 | $556.24 | $556.25 | $556.20 | |