| 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 | $5.40 | 5.558% | $5.7001 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.39 | 12.628% | $72.5212 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.31 | 7.553% | $217.5905 | $217.59 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.61 | 8.186% | $165.1027 | $165.10 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.50 | 7.361% | $34.8923 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.96 | 12.136% | $69.4795 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.25 | 5.838% | $19.3154 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.42 | $584.6017 | $584.60 | $584.60 | $584.60 | |