| 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 | $5.36 | 4.463% | $5.5992 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.87 | 12.529% | $88.7516 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.80 | 13.823% | $200.1008 | $200.10 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.71 | 12.111% | $35.5504 | $35.55 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.30 | 11.425% | $244.355 | $244.36 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.45 | 4.224% | $77.5948 | $77.59 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.64 | 3.873% | $5.8584 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.13 | $657.8102 | $657.81 | $657.80 | $658.00 | |