| 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 | $5.37 | 4.218% | $5.5965 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.59 | 8.407% | $140.4846 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.31 | 3.395% | $64.4254 | $64.43 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.55 | 8.736% | $196.3228 | $196.32 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.36 | 12.566% | $67.9448 | $67.94 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.98 | 5.346% | $81.0954 | $81.10 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.91 | 5.851% | $249.7131 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.07 | $805.5826 | $805.58 | $805.60 | $805.50 | |