| 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 | 3.802% | $5.5223 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.64 | 5.495% | $90.3459 | $90.35 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.81 | 8.461% | $242.7466 | $242.75 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.90 | 3.785% | $184.6335 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.76 | 11.178% | $175.3944 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.37 | 12.167% | $63.2285 | $63.23 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.37 | 7.493% | $41.2451 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.17 | $803.1163 | $803.12 | $803.15 | $802.90 | |