| 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 | $5.27 | 4.613% | $5.5131 | $5.51 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.29 | 4.700% | $262.0536 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.97 | 9.735% | $163.4722 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.97 | 10.737% | $186.0049 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.88 | 12.219% | $246.7471 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.72 | 8.793% | $209.6659 | $209.67 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.89 | 9.520% | $209.0627 | $209.06 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.99 | $1,282.5195 | $1,282.51 | $1,282.45 | $1,282.60 | |