| 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 | $5.53 | 5.427% | $5.8301 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.75 | 4.639% | $57.2899 | $57.29 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.94 | 9.820% | $71.3171 | $71.32 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.58 | 12.771% | $160.7889 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.44 | 5.719% | $6.8083 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.53 | 4.629% | $26.7118 | $26.71 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.81 | 8.114% | $160.8844 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $448.58 | $489.6305 | $489.63 | $489.65 | $489.60 | |