| 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 | $5.40 | 4.553% | $5.6459 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.73 | 4.580% | $199.4654 | $199.47 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.47 | 9.707% | $170.5615 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.35 | 9.827% | $12.4654 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.92 | 3.412% | $92.9881 | $92.99 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.85 | 11.685% | $85.8299 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.26 | 8.449% | $19.8028 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.98 | $586.7590 | $586.77 | $586.75 | $586.80 | |