| 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 | 5.840% | $5.7154 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.30 | 5.153% | $69.7164 | $69.72 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.49 | 11.281% | $82.8932 | $82.89 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.63 | 11.744% | $106.8608 | $106.86 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.27 | 12.281% | $53.0752 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.61 | 11.426% | $183.4183 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.53 | 10.566% | $159.801 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.23 | $661.4803 | $661.49 | $661.45 | $661.50 | |