| 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 | 3.292% | $5.4745 | $5.47 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.66 | 4.323% | $253.1502 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.80 | 9.144% | $25.9763 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.62 | 3.760% | $25.5457 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.40 | 10.492% | $187.1734 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.58 | 6.289% | $107.9684 | $107.97 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.49 | 7.568% | $127.4573 | $127.46 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.85 | $732.7458 | $732.75 | $732.70 | $732.90 | |