| 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 | $5.27 | 4.408% | $5.5023 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.46 | 10.170% | $43.4731 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.37 | 4.676% | $43.3045 | $43.30 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.68 | 13.749% | $14.4234 | $14.42 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.97 | 6.304% | $244.4673 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.94 | 3.379% | $88.8439 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.33 | 9.390% | $228.9861 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.02 | $669.0006 | $668.99 | $668.95 | $669.00 | |