| 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 | $5.36 | 3.698% | $5.5582 | $5.56 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.70 | 8.325% | $218.4915 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.42 | 9.820% | $247.5562 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.64 | 6.137% | $135.4733 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.32 | 12.539% | $119.6515 | $119.65 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.71 | 3.184% | $104.9484 | $104.95 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.76 | 5.636% | $204.6803 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.91 | $1,036.3594 | $1,036.36 | $1,036.35 | $1,036.50 | |