| 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 | $5.47 | 5.159% | $5.7522 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.41 | 3.802% | $178.965 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.54 | 10.176% | $162.5537 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.61 | 3.852% | $51.521 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.28 | 5.715% | $30.9534 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.89 | 8.317% | $15.0452 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.86 | 5.673% | $18.8732 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $436.06 | $463.6637 | $463.66 | $463.60 | $463.80 | |