| 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 | 3.506% | $5.4755 | $5.48 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.33 | 6.621% | $27.0071 | $27.01 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.35 | 12.248% | $43.0471 | $43.05 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.98 | 3.264% | $35.0891 | $35.09 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.86 | 4.237% | $84.286 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.46 | 13.862% | $174.7326 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.74 | 5.246% | $120.7593 | $120.76 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $452.01 | $490.3967 | $490.41 | $490.45 | $490.40 | |