| 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 | $5.48 | 4.356% | $5.7187 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.87 | 3.817% | $53.8499 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.73 | 9.811% | $34.843 | $34.84 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.38 | 8.106% | $5.8161 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.61 | 11.522% | $143.4284 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.33 | 11.110% | $108.1434 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.87 | 10.382% | $187.5059 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.27 | $539.3054 | $539.31 | $539.30 | $539.10 | |