| 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 | $5.33 | 5.786% | $5.6384 | $5.64 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.25 | 5.703% | $39.3744 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.98 | 10.616% | $199.0867 | $199.09 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.67 | 11.820% | $21.995 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.64 | 6.798% | $45.5387 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.37 | 8.515% | $93.7244 | $93.72 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.33 | 11.159% | $83.7361 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $446.57 | $489.0937 | $489.10 | $489.10 | $489.00 | |