| 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 | $5.28 | 5.395% | $5.5649 | $5.56 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.42 | 13.806% | $180.2915 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.98 | 9.504% | $183.9448 | $183.94 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.50 | 9.799% | $96.0741 | $96.07 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.53 | 7.790% | $264.6568 | $264.66 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.46 | 9.183% | $87.8486 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.67 | 11.413% | $158.9529 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.84 | $977.3336 | $977.32 | $977.30 | $977.40 | |