| 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 | $5.34 | 3.621% | $5.5334 | $5.53 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.99 | 3.808% | $235.6338 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.44 | 10.770% | $59.1955 | $59.20 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.51 | 4.618% | $40.2884 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.72 | 3.214% | $254.6496 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.68 | 13.339% | $180.9797 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.71 | 8.363% | $208.8263 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.39 | $985.1067 | $985.11 | $985.20 | $985.00 | |