| 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 | 4.486% | $5.5378 | $5.54 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.58 | 13.253% | $153.5484 | $153.55 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.37 | 10.448% | $275.4242 | $275.42 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.54 | 4.648% | $102.0737 | $102.07 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.67 | 7.431% | $172.6094 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.50 | 4.452% | $36.0359 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.88 | 11.829% | $251.4811 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.84 | $996.7105 | $996.71 | $996.70 | $996.60 | |