| 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 | $5.37 | 7.433% | $5.7692 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.49 | 6.231% | $169.4278 | $169.43 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.51 | 8.287% | $42.7842 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.42 | 13.779% | $99.4656 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.82 | 6.606% | $32.856 | $32.86 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.90 | 8.276% | $52.947 | $52.95 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.62 | 12.170% | $176.8024 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.13 | $580.0522 | $580.06 | $580.05 | $580.10 | |