| 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 | $5.30 | 3.749% | $5.4987 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.89 | 8.690% | $260.7364 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.60 | 4.443% | $59.1147 | $59.11 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.46 | 7.508% | $6.945 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.56 | 8.720% | $237.6184 | $237.62 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.45 | 4.269% | $141.2324 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.57 | 5.193% | $127.8831 | $127.88 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.83 | $839.0287 | $839.03 | $839.05 | $838.90 | |