| 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 | $5.39 | 4.447% | $5.6297 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.31 | 10.231% | $40.0249 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.28 | 12.317% | $55.3498 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.26 | 11.598% | $136.4397 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.36 | 5.144% | $161.2488 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.47 | 10.820% | $64.7965 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.69 | 7.859% | $79.4813 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.76 | $542.9707 | $542.97 | $543.00 | $542.80 | |