| 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 | $5.37 | 3.242% | $5.5441 | $5.54 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.59 | 8.645% | $189.6833 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.62 | 8.803% | $176.9354 | $176.94 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.42 | 12.289% | $36.4041 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.80 | 3.110% | $30.7268 | $30.73 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.35 | 4.380% | $51.5115 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.66 | 5.854% | $152.0699 | $152.07 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.81 | $642.8751 | $642.87 | $642.90 | $642.80 | |