| 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 | $5.28 | 4.438% | $5.5143 | $5.51 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.46 | 6.531% | $203.9643 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.59 | 4.210% | $163.1824 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.27 | 12.183% | $16.0085 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.50 | 8.572% | $180.7724 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.62 | 5.795% | $53.5534 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.55 | 6.648% | $174.4228 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.27 | $797.4181 | $797.40 | $797.35 | $797.50 | |