| 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 | $5.40 | 5.446% | $5.6941 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.32 | 13.538% | $8.311 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.27 | 10.460% | $12.4488 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.32 | 6.124% | $42.7892 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.35 | 7.801% | $173.9369 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.38 | 7.794% | $5.7993 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.69 | 7.793% | $260.5249 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.73 | $509.5042 | $509.50 | $509.50 | $509.40 | |