| 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 | $5.29 | 4.119% | $5.5079 | $5.51 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.71 | 7.863% | $46.0683 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.97 | 4.753% | $35.5846 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.97 | 5.595% | $236.5011 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.82 | 12.255% | $95.2147 | $95.21 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.75 | 4.581% | $133.6022 | $133.60 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.87 | 11.400% | $109.0272 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.38 | $661.5060 | $661.50 | $661.50 | $661.50 | |