| 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 | $5.44 | 7.431% | $5.8442 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.71 | 12.173% | $28.8397 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.29 | 3.178% | $140.6213 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.44 | 10.233% | $147.0949 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.66 | 3.861% | $198.0214 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.99 | 3.336% | $49.5909 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.80 | 9.113% | $69.6141 | $69.61 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.33 | $639.6265 | $639.61 | $639.60 | $639.50 | |