| 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 | 3.689% | $5.6407 | $5.64 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.30 | 13.859% | $196.1791 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.25 | 3.833% | $9.6046 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.91 | 3.755% | $29.9956 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.89 | 10.125% | $29.6126 | $29.61 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.58 | 5.177% | $58.4574 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.75 | 9.789% | $247.8487 | $247.85 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.12 | $577.3387 | $577.34 | $577.35 | $577.30 | |