| 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 | $5.27 | 4.578% | $5.5113 | $5.51 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.68 | 6.361% | $65.6035 | $65.60 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.85 | 13.203% | $136.8058 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.34 | 8.245% | $120.52 | $120.52 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.95 | 8.680% | $68.4141 | $68.41 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.75 | 5.276% | $59.7441 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.51 | 5.185% | $149.8991 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.35 | $606.4979 | $606.49 | $606.45 | $606.40 | |