| 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 | $5.54 | 4.636% | $5.7968 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.35 | 7.208% | $43.2584 | $43.26 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.35 | 3.104% | $107.589 | $107.59 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.53 | 6.562% | $232.8699 | $232.87 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.79 | 8.796% | $56.3454 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.53 | 9.782% | $12.6579 | $12.66 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.40 | 7.386% | $144.3268 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.49 | $602.8442 | $602.86 | $602.85 | $602.90 | |