| 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 | $5.67 | 4.155% | $5.9056 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.77 | 3.777% | $165.8045 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.62 | 13.520% | $16.5966 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.82 | 13.720% | $11.1673 | $11.17 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.27 | 6.111% | $135.0475 | $135.05 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.73 | 3.630% | $104.3865 | $104.39 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.57 | 8.541% | $88.5369 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.45 | $527.4449 | $527.46 | $527.45 | $527.40 | |