| 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 | $5.50 | 4.304% | $5.7367 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.36 | 3.801% | $84.4525 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.34 | 7.716% | $46.6841 | $46.68 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.74 | 9.867% | $124.9627 | $124.96 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.43 | 5.692% | $30.0482 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.51 | 13.640% | $151.7208 | $151.72 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.38 | 8.209% | $46.9411 | $46.94 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $449.26 | $490.5461 | $490.54 | $490.55 | $490.50 | |