| 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 | 3.263% | $5.5142 | $5.51 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.35 | 6.640% | $73.9548 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.95 | 11.436% | $277.4199 | $277.42 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.54 | 10.828% | $51.5794 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.98 | 8.719% | $230.4625 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.67 | 3.791% | $196.8604 | $196.86 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.97 | 8.208% | $62.7282 | $62.73 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.80 | $898.5194 | $898.51 | $898.50 | $898.60 | |