| 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 | $5.28 | 3.274% | $5.4529 | $5.45 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.86 | 10.238% | $169.6122 | $169.61 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.85 | 8.200% | $169.7117 | $169.71 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.78 | 8.523% | $167.9719 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.34 | 10.222% | $133.7434 | $133.74 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.33 | 4.161% | $86.7974 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.37 | 7.534% | $38.0348 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.81 | $771.3243 | $771.31 | $771.30 | $771.30 | |