| 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 | $5.29 | 4.278% | $5.5163 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.26 | 5.826% | $62.7125 | $62.71 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.84 | 11.172% | $224.3896 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.75 | 6.655% | $197.0451 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.34 | 6.724% | $99.6162 | $99.62 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.44 | 12.241% | $168.8554 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.56 | 10.759% | $208.8472 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.48 | $966.9823 | $967.00 | $966.95 | $966.90 | |