| 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 | $5.38 | 3.678% | $5.5779 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.91 | 9.716% | $40.4962 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.70 | 4.108% | $195.4107 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.56 | 4.512% | $113.4582 | $113.46 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.83 | 10.177% | $82.4454 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.71 | 9.345% | $60.9161 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.94 | 6.725% | $93.854 | $93.85 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.03 | $592.1585 | $592.17 | $592.15 | $592.20 | |