| 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 | $5.42 | 3.541% | $5.6119 | $5.61 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.84 | 4.156% | $139.4024 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.56 | 8.754% | $196.3662 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.46 | 5.114% | $179.1773 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.85 | 6.225% | $171.9252 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.95 | 12.473% | $173.1522 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.31 | 3.105% | $70.431 | $70.43 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.39 | $936.0662 | $936.07 | $936.10 | $936.10 | |