| 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 | $5.32 | 3.713% | $5.5175 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.37 | 3.528% | $62.4999 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.56 | 9.474% | $142.9293 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.91 | 3.280% | $102.1542 | $102.15 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.86 | 13.566% | $265.5854 | $265.59 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.36 | 10.147% | $98.4274 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.66 | 9.450% | $115.6449 | $115.64 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.04 | $792.7586 | $792.76 | $792.80 | $792.70 | |