| 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 | $5.44 | 3.416% | $5.6258 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.27 | 3.238% | $86.9987 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.47 | 6.704% | $28.2445 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.40 | 10.630% | $50.226 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.40 | 3.492% | $68.7187 | $68.72 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.86 | 7.135% | $214.12 | $214.12 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.31 | 3.339% | $187.3639 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.15 | $641.2976 | $641.30 | $641.30 | $641.20 | |