| 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 | $5.32 | 3.107% | $5.4853 | $5.49 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.61 | 11.582% | $68.7457 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.69 | 13.442% | $174.349 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.33 | 11.309% | $24.8553 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.54 | 10.199% | $254.0528 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.79 | 12.123% | $236.3441 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.50 | 8.119% | $256.7826 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.78 | $1,020.6148 | $1,020.62 | $1,020.65 | $1,020.60 | |