| 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 | $5.31 | 3.388% | $5.4899 | $5.49 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.34 | 8.600% | $264.2672 | $264.27 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.57 | 6.832% | $120.2608 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.47 | 10.282% | $267.4008 | $267.40 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.81 | 13.133% | $51.8262 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.80 | 4.454% | $9.192 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.89 | 7.409% | $156.699 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.19 | $875.1359 | $875.14 | $875.15 | $875.20 | |