| 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 | $5.82 | 7.287% | $6.2441 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.94 | 5.109% | $49.3382 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.49 | 5.655% | $92.4376 | $92.44 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.82 | 3.316% | $29.7757 | $29.78 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.95 | 4.167% | $186.4068 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.51 | 4.259% | $40.1501 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.68 | 13.204% | $161.5195 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.21 | $565.8720 | $565.88 | $565.90 | $565.80 | |