| 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 | 5.380% | $5.7959 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.91 | 5.503% | $94.8577 | $94.86 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.48 | 13.738% | $249.6322 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.61 | 5.459% | $141.9584 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.50 | 5.673% | $230.8955 | $230.90 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.50 | 8.596% | $9.2307 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.55 | 12.307% | $218.4933 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.05 | $950.8637 | $950.87 | $950.90 | $950.90 | |