| 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 | $5.36 | 3.536% | $5.5495 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.39 | 11.836% | $159.2433 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.32 | 3.472% | $52.0671 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.26 | 13.401% | $111.4278 | $111.43 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.77 | 4.424% | $27.9543 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.45 | 11.506% | $19.4578 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.42 | 7.849% | $252.8196 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.97 | $628.5194 | $628.52 | $628.50 | $628.50 | |