| 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 | $5.34 | 3.850% | $5.5456 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.88 | 4.869% | $8.2637 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.87 | 8.174% | $150.2212 | $150.22 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.81 | 12.668% | $54.9933 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.65 | 8.177% | $195.4218 | $195.42 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.33 | 3.607% | $29.3519 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.77 | 11.122% | $124.2011 | $124.20 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.65 | $567.9986 | $567.99 | $567.95 | $568.00 | |