| 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 | $5.37 | 8.166% | $5.8085 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.76 | 6.755% | $39.2431 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.47 | 9.443% | $45.386 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.78 | 11.169% | $25.3243 | $25.32 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.60 | 6.688% | $49.7166 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.60 | 3.626% | $224.4539 | $224.45 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.59 | 5.850% | $231.3775 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.17 | $621.3099 | $621.31 | $621.30 | $621.30 | |