| 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 | $5.51 | 3.132% | $5.6826 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.90 | 8.457% | $185.353 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.70 | 9.219% | $190.8056 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.92 | 11.528% | $279.8461 | $279.85 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.37 | 9.486% | $251.128 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.46 | 4.750% | $88.4719 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.57 | 3.592% | $91.7514 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.43 | $1,093.0386 | $1,093.04 | $1,093.05 | $1,093.10 | |