| 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 | $5.27 | 3.185% | $5.4378 | $5.44 | $5.45 | $5.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.53 | 11.516% | $9.5123 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.75 | 4.340% | $63.3866 | $63.39 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.58 | 8.310% | $54.7832 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.64 | 8.652% | $38.7236 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.63 | 7.776% | $248.5638 | $248.56 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.89 | 12.478% | $94.3578 | $94.36 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.29 | $514.7651 | $514.76 | $514.75 | $514.80 | |