| 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 | $5.34 | 4.372% | $5.5735 | $5.57 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.68 | 8.704% | $184.4489 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.61 | 8.532% | $223.1526 | $223.15 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.86 | 10.794% | $199.2741 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.33 | 12.717% | $272.0199 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.95 | 4.553% | $66.8616 | $66.86 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.91 | 3.786% | $226.1601 | $226.16 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.68 | $1,177.4907 | $1,177.48 | $1,177.40 | $1,177.60 | |