| 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 | 3.861% | $5.4839 | $5.48 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.45 | 12.521% | $207.545 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.61 | 4.498% | $137.5298 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.67 | 3.174% | $196.7219 | $196.72 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.75 | 9.352% | $79.5536 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.78 | 9.458% | $256.9855 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.97 | 12.794% | $109.3763 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.51 | $993.1960 | $993.20 | $993.25 | $993.20 | |