| 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 | $5.38 | 3.701% | $5.5791 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.30 | 9.102% | $271.9913 | $271.99 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.40 | 11.545% | $273.7314 | $273.73 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.93 | 8.703% | $134.7156 | $134.72 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.47 | 8.136% | $54.5762 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.36 | 13.195% | $197.3668 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.67 | 11.261% | $189.8891 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.51 | $1,127.8495 | $1,127.86 | $1,127.90 | $1,127.90 | |