| 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 | $5.50 | 6.126% | $5.8369 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.41 | 10.771% | $10.4236 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.73 | 13.514% | $53.0451 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.82 | 8.635% | $33.4813 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.32 | 7.693% | $120.9608 | $120.96 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.80 | 8.763% | $179.2414 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.54 | 13.334% | $271.4803 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.12 | $674.4694 | $674.47 | $674.50 | $674.40 | |