| 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 | $5.40 | 8.265% | $5.8463 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.77 | 9.821% | $208.4073 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.25 | 4.585% | $37.9121 | $37.91 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.40 | 3.274% | $15.9042 | $15.90 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.25 | 4.312% | $52.4168 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.35 | 6.385% | $202.5038 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.91 | 7.146% | $70.6199 | $70.62 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.33 | $593.6104 | $593.61 | $593.55 | $593.50 | |