| 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 | $5.30 | 5.695% | $5.6018 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.89 | 10.318% | $139.9825 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.27 | 12.283% | $18.2684 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.37 | 10.152% | $145.8082 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.42 | 6.729% | $13.2557 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.92 | 5.772% | $26.3584 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.40 | 3.442% | $87.305 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $402.57 | $436.5800 | $436.59 | $436.55 | $436.70 | |