| 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 | $5.51 | 7.268% | $5.9105 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.96 | 3.609% | $78.7014 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.77 | 9.583% | $189.3265 | $189.33 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.59 | 9.406% | $80.5119 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.50 | 4.778% | $154.5476 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.47 | 8.359% | $28.6826 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.84 | 10.530% | $46.2458 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.64 | $583.9263 | $583.93 | $583.95 | $583.80 | |