| 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 | $5.42 | 4.553% | $5.6668 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.90 | 7.547% | $6.3453 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.64 | 7.208% | $40.3531 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.66 | 12.705% | $259.9654 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.32 | 5.315% | $123.5556 | $123.56 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.81 | 7.800% | $37.5252 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.40 | 9.775% | $122.2894 | $122.29 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.15 | $595.7008 | $595.72 | $595.70 | $595.80 | |