| 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 | $5.61 | 3.446% | $5.8033 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.49 | 13.546% | $89.1223 | $89.12 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.36 | 12.295% | $195.7976 | $195.80 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.57 | 7.517% | $5.9887 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.84 | 9.454% | $38.1338 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.58 | 10.372% | $39.2704 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.92 | 12.859% | $162.4267 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.37 | $536.5428 | $536.54 | $536.55 | $536.50 | |