| 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 | $5.35 | 3.204% | $5.5214 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.52 | 13.718% | $104.0747 | $104.07 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.59 | 11.697% | $169.3215 | $169.32 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.66 | 13.312% | $33.6083 | $33.61 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.65 | 10.645% | $258.522 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.53 | 8.116% | $177.8833 | $177.88 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.40 | 4.324% | $216.368 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.70 | $965.2992 | $965.29 | $965.20 | $965.30 | |