| 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 | $5.54 | 3.346% | $5.7254 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.63 | 10.191% | $162.675 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.91 | 8.208% | $55.0887 | $55.09 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.54 | 11.843% | $157.1842 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.87 | 7.691% | $10.6291 | $10.63 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.39 | 8.168% | $81.5479 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.36 | 8.747% | $184.1739 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.24 | $657.0242 | $657.03 | $657.10 | $657.00 | |