| 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 | $5.46 | 5.314% | $5.7501 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.78 | 6.486% | $58.333 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.46 | 10.648% | $46.9811 | $46.98 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.47 | 6.646% | $41.0267 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.85 | 4.283% | $50.9422 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.73 | 3.540% | $113.6144 | $113.61 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.76 | 4.740% | $112.8678 | $112.87 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $407.51 | $429.5153 | $429.51 | $429.55 | $429.50 | |