| 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 | 4.384% | $5.5428 | $5.54 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.74 | 5.350% | $20.7961 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.58 | 6.719% | $206.5866 | $206.59 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.39 | 5.254% | $260.3879 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.31 | 4.403% | $10.7639 | $10.76 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.47 | 4.376% | $248.9054 | $248.91 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.95 | 5.379% | $243.3728 | $243.37 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.75 | $996.3555 | $996.36 | $996.35 | $996.40 | |