| 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 | $5.27 | 4.744% | $5.52 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.51 | 12.583% | $56.8657 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.86 | 9.581% | $270.5117 | $270.51 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.28 | 13.639% | $59.4105 | $59.41 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.63 | 11.566% | $156.8953 | $156.90 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.37 | 12.339% | $26.2536 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.58 | 11.347% | $108.6524 | $108.65 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.50 | $684.1092 | $684.11 | $684.05 | $684.20 | |