| 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 | $5.33 | 3.610% | $5.5224 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.51 | 11.135% | $30.5732 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.50 | 6.659% | $89.0603 | $89.06 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.57 | 7.858% | $6.0077 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.81 | 12.468% | $224.7223 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.36 | 11.595% | $81.8661 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.74 | 5.456% | $199.0377 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.82 | $636.7897 | $636.79 | $636.70 | $636.80 | |