| 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 | $5.44 | 3.522% | $5.6316 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.71 | 3.592% | $21.4539 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.77 | 10.719% | $62.8552 | $62.86 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.53 | 13.175% | $160.1766 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.87 | 7.554% | $212.8171 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.25 | 9.159% | $76.6842 | $76.68 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.35 | 6.812% | $153.115 | $153.12 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.92 | $692.7336 | $692.74 | $692.75 | $692.80 | |