| 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 | $5.55 | 3.589% | $5.7492 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.52 | 3.852% | $161.5106 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.84 | 10.456% | $235.0946 | $235.09 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.52 | 3.544% | $28.4953 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.62 | 6.780% | $136.2726 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.58 | 12.623% | $98.6352 | $98.64 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.56 | 10.819% | $68.2202 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.19 | $733.9777 | $733.98 | $733.95 | $733.90 | |