| 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 | $5.34 | 4.469% | $5.5786 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.62 | 12.407% | $81.63 | $81.63 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.25 | 13.310% | $49.0066 | $49.01 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.82 | 4.539% | $32.2189 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.99 | 12.664% | $247.8495 | $247.85 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.95 | 4.789% | $197.9988 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.57 | 9.714% | $223.3448 | $223.34 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.54 | $837.6272 | $837.63 | $837.65 | $837.50 | |