| 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 | $5.51 | 3.554% | $5.7058 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.86 | 11.389% | $53.3108 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.30 | 10.329% | $212.1627 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.79 | 13.665% | $153.2091 | $153.21 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.47 | 10.212% | $99.7088 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.25 | 5.849% | $44.7212 | $44.72 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.76 | 4.128% | $19.5344 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.94 | $588.3528 | $588.35 | $588.30 | $588.30 | |