| 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 | $5.30 | 5.141% | $5.5725 | $5.57 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.99 | 13.583% | $61.3235 | $61.32 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.98 | 4.152% | $163.4978 | $163.50 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.31 | 11.872% | $161.4425 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.67 | 5.430% | $7.0322 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.33 | 6.860% | $121.1044 | $121.10 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.37 | 7.333% | $218.2831 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.95 | $738.2560 | $738.24 | $738.25 | $738.20 | |