| 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 | $5.60 | 4.650% | $5.8604 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.69 | 9.405% | $71.8681 | $71.87 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.27 | 7.365% | $140.938 | $140.94 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.84 | 12.520% | $53.8296 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.55 | 8.418% | $163.2233 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.64 | 4.551% | $115.6752 | $115.68 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.29 | 10.151% | $12.436 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.88 | $563.8306 | $563.84 | $563.85 | $563.80 | |