| 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 | $5.45 | 4.363% | $5.6878 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.83 | 10.610% | $50.6926 | $50.69 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.37 | 4.682% | $83.0861 | $83.09 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.36 | 12.298% | $126.178 | $126.18 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.91 | 11.142% | $193.2871 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.78 | 3.650% | $55.743 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.75 | 7.569% | $24.4719 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.45 | $539.1465 | $539.15 | $539.20 | $539.20 | |