| 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 | $5.26 | 5.517% | $5.5502 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.99 | 11.240% | $23.3493 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.40 | 8.852% | $38.5336 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.99 | 9.802% | $18.6554 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.62 | 12.455% | $25.4373 | $25.44 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.48 | 4.217% | $206.8499 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.28 | 11.204% | $192.6943 | $192.69 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.02 | $511.0700 | $511.07 | $511.10 | $511.00 | |