| 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 | 3.231% | $5.5745 | $5.57 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.31 | 12.697% | $168.2679 | $168.27 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.95 | 6.838% | $85.417 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.37 | 6.158% | $116.105 | $116.11 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.54 | 4.359% | $183.1918 | $183.19 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.89 | 13.312% | $40.6677 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.48 | 7.159% | $75.5257 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.94 | $674.7496 | $674.76 | $674.70 | $674.80 | |