| 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 | 3.446% | $5.524 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.80 | 5.244% | $198.7007 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.42 | 3.315% | $133.7103 | $133.71 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.96 | 8.715% | $180.4234 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.90 | 9.599% | $93.0496 | $93.05 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.63 | 4.549% | $161.6641 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.37 | 7.472% | $96.0477 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.42 | $869.1198 | $869.11 | $869.05 | $869.00 | |