| 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 | $5.25 | 4.416% | $5.4818 | $5.48 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.79 | 4.482% | $146.0554 | $146.06 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.63 | 5.193% | $132.154 | $132.15 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.61 | 13.728% | $233.8361 | $233.84 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.28 | 7.161% | $168.5428 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.89 | 13.744% | $118.1686 | $118.17 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.53 | 3.671% | $27.5039 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.98 | $831.7426 | $831.74 | $831.75 | $831.80 | |