| 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 | 4.352% | $5.7811 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.81 | 13.415% | $200.5291 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.72 | 12.617% | $165.2317 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.30 | 13.566% | $66.209 | $66.21 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.99 | 8.699% | $44.5557 | $44.56 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.34 | 5.347% | $93.0635 | $93.06 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.69 | 13.573% | $85.9634 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.39 | $661.3335 | $661.33 | $661.35 | $661.40 | |