| 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 | $5.25 | 5.827% | $5.5559 | $5.56 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.73 | 4.685% | $129.5268 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.31 | 9.791% | $194.6704 | $194.67 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.79 | 12.521% | $255.1864 | $255.19 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.31 | 9.384% | $144.726 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.70 | 13.186% | $279.2299 | $279.23 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.57 | 13.335% | $152.5149 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.66 | $1,161.4103 | $1,161.42 | $1,161.45 | $1,161.40 | |