| 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 | $5.26 | 5.148% | $5.5308 | $5.53 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.77 | 9.411% | $168.2413 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.89 | 11.451% | $175.97 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.45 | 5.621% | $106.0963 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.79 | 10.255% | $79.1521 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.86 | 3.437% | $109.4984 | $109.50 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.38 | 4.373% | $19.1838 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.40 | $663.6727 | $663.67 | $663.70 | $663.70 | |