| 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 | $5.51 | 4.282% | $5.7459 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.89 | 4.343% | $47.883 | $47.88 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.44 | 10.659% | $226.2313 | $226.23 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.59 | 13.603% | $69.9681 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.36 | 13.647% | $91.3267 | $91.33 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.56 | 7.203% | $198.9259 | $198.93 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.65 | 7.530% | $253.3944 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.00 | $893.4753 | $893.48 | $893.55 | $893.40 | |