| 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 | $5.37 | 3.416% | $5.5534 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.41 | 6.525% | $124.0058 | $124.01 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.50 | 5.816% | $114.8104 | $114.81 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.55 | 4.328% | $165.412 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.47 | 3.373% | $57.341 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.54 | 13.857% | $285.2573 | $285.26 | $285.25 | $285.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.27 | 12.368% | $146.3818 | $146.38 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.11 | $898.7617 | $898.76 | $898.75 | $898.80 | |