| 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 | $5.55 | 5.822% | $5.8731 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.35 | 8.125% | $95.5284 | $95.53 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.34 | 3.113% | $9.6308 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.46 | 4.133% | $93.1574 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.65 | 11.636% | $37.5655 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.61 | 13.735% | $59.836 | $59.84 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.48 | 5.512% | $156.6642 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $427.44 | $458.2554 | $458.26 | $458.25 | $458.30 | |