| 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 | $5.50 | 7.849% | $5.9317 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.89 | 6.845% | $59.7157 | $59.72 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.62 | 6.237% | $36.7792 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.89 | 12.723% | $51.7286 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.31 | 12.730% | $110.8249 | $110.82 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.33 | 12.628% | $136.6516 | $136.65 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.41 | 6.528% | $100.5731 | $100.57 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.95 | $502.2048 | $502.20 | $502.20 | $502.20 | |