| 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 | $5.26 | 3.740% | $5.4567 | $5.46 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.91 | 7.492% | $263.2587 | $263.26 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.76 | 4.716% | $146.3511 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.30 | 10.233% | $218.592 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.95 | 12.150% | $199.5709 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.95 | 9.433% | $182.6984 | $182.70 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.72 | 3.524% | $33.8731 | $33.87 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.85 | $1,049.8009 | $1,049.80 | $1,049.75 | $1,050.00 | |