| 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 | $5.58 | 3.485% | $5.7745 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.73 | 4.794% | $52.1141 | $52.11 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.53 | 6.805% | $47.5603 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.26 | 8.718% | $125.3084 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.27 | 9.492% | $99.9333 | $99.93 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.55 | 3.205% | $196.6571 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.82 | 12.224% | $6.5314 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.74 | $533.8791 | $533.87 | $533.85 | $533.90 | |