| 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 | 3.236% | $5.4509 | $5.45 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.60 | 12.115% | $192.3893 | $192.39 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.74 | 4.203% | $249.8163 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.25 | 6.401% | $263.0765 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.54 | 7.522% | $269.3856 | $269.39 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.73 | 4.400% | $81.1501 | $81.15 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.76 | 3.462% | $142.5293 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.90 | $1,203.7980 | $1,203.81 | $1,203.85 | $1,203.90 | |