| 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 | 3.769% | $5.7073 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.30 | 4.604% | $254.5015 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.33 | 7.532% | $71.326 | $71.33 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.85 | 10.858% | $142.8405 | $142.84 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.73 | 8.657% | $217.0206 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.83 | 13.344% | $212.894 | $212.89 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.97 | 10.286% | $217.2303 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.51 | $1,121.5202 | $1,121.52 | $1,121.55 | $1,121.40 | |