| 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 | $5.30 | 3.265% | $5.473 | $5.47 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.90 | 6.844% | $232.8131 | $232.81 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.36 | 9.411% | $255.3215 | $255.32 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.58 | 7.621% | $248.1525 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.65 | 9.742% | $214.7102 | $214.71 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.73 | 4.293% | $188.4887 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.56 | 3.624% | $211.9733 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,268.08 | $1,356.9323 | $1,356.92 | $1,356.85 | $1,357.00 | |