| 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 | $5.39 | 6.743% | $5.7534 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.85 | 12.547% | $20.0896 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.31 | 3.727% | $159.0239 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.87 | 3.845% | $239.747 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.95 | 4.424% | $30.2307 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.95 | 7.287% | $171.6056 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.27 | 4.220% | $55.518 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.59 | $681.9682 | $681.97 | $681.95 | $681.90 | |