| 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 | $5.46 | 6.527% | $5.8164 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.48 | 8.592% | $46.1299 | $46.13 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.33 | 3.568% | $61.4469 | $61.45 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.74 | 4.487% | $205.5677 | $205.57 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.66 | 13.680% | $63.2743 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.42 | 3.491% | $49.0754 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.39 | 6.341% | $81.2339 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.48 | $512.5445 | $512.55 | $512.55 | $512.50 | |