| 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 | $5.47 | 6.669% | $5.8348 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.51 | 8.559% | $76.545 | $76.55 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.32 | 3.271% | $38.5407 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.68 | 13.206% | $56.2407 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.84 | 11.417% | $127.9513 | $127.95 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.53 | 7.685% | $232.0935 | $232.09 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.89 | 6.195% | $65.7241 | $65.72 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.24 | $602.9301 | $602.92 | $602.95 | $602.80 | |