| 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 | $5.31 | 4.499% | $5.5489 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.88 | 6.586% | $22.2552 | $22.26 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.31 | 8.388% | $62.1172 | $62.12 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.39 | 11.689% | $203.7096 | $203.71 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.91 | 5.350% | $14.6542 | $14.65 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.94 | 3.698% | $200.0749 | $200.07 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.35 | 6.518% | $179.3231 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.09 | $687.6831 | $687.68 | $687.60 | $687.70 | |