| 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 | 3.460% | $5.442 | $5.44 | $5.45 | $5.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.82 | 12.466% | $11.0442 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.89 | 12.704% | $23.5439 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.54 | 10.354% | $174.9552 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.37 | 10.479% | $148.4506 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.82 | 10.143% | $249.8264 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.65 | 10.619% | $252.9303 | $252.93 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.35 | $866.1926 | $866.19 | $866.25 | $866.10 | |