| 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 | $5.30 | 3.208% | $5.47 | $5.47 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.54 | 9.240% | $121.8463 | $121.85 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.90 | 3.242% | $176.4406 | $176.44 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.94 | 5.624% | $49.5799 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.80 | 9.645% | $121.4867 | $121.49 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.92 | 8.843% | $31.4774 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.26 | 9.219% | $106.2264 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.66 | $612.5273 | $612.54 | $612.60 | $612.50 | |