| 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 | $5.58 | 5.248% | $5.8728 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.30 | 12.569% | $151.1802 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.89 | 11.816% | $115.0475 | $115.05 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.77 | 10.529% | $127.9594 | $127.96 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.57 | 8.777% | $120.2747 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.53 | 3.459% | $129.8721 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.77 | 11.721% | $6.4463 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.41 | $656.6530 | $656.65 | $656.60 | $656.70 | |