| 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 | 3.737% | $5.4981 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.51 | 12.354% | $53.3794 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.92 | 8.802% | $188.1404 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.65 | 6.251% | $51.6911 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.78 | 11.144% | $266.5011 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.86 | 12.253% | $176.0801 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.46 | 13.135% | $175.8797 | $175.88 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.48 | $917.1699 | $917.17 | $917.25 | $917.20 | |