| 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 | $5.46 | 7.792% | $5.8854 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.44 | 7.843% | $126.6508 | $126.65 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.57 | 5.652% | $65.0499 | $65.05 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.54 | 10.807% | $73.731 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.93 | 3.102% | $127.7743 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.95 | 10.391% | $133.5179 | $133.52 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.71 | 9.655% | $160.8749 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.60 | $693.4842 | $693.48 | $693.45 | $693.50 | |