| 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 | 3.598% | $5.4907 | $5.49 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.31 | 4.285% | $104.6083 | $104.61 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.55 | 8.822% | $129.0085 | $129.01 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.33 | 13.250% | $166.8512 | $166.85 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.25 | 8.856% | $213.6299 | $213.63 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.98 | 11.751% | $269.2976 | $269.30 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.53 | 3.510% | $28.4963 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.25 | $917.3825 | $917.39 | $917.40 | $917.40 | |