| 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 | 3.679% | $5.4743 | $5.47 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.27 | 8.343% | $197.4768 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.91 | 5.541% | $45.2876 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.97 | 13.245% | $33.9395 | $33.94 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.26 | 11.682% | $279.4954 | $279.50 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.63 | 9.486% | $221.8515 | $221.85 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.54 | 8.825% | $158.3839 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.86 | $941.9090 | $941.91 | $941.95 | $942.00 | |