| 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 | $5.34 | 5.498% | $5.6336 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.31 | 8.784% | $51.4657 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.59 | 13.399% | $84.5843 | $84.58 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.48 | 10.429% | $189.3636 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.51 | 3.572% | $228.3866 | $228.39 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.68 | 7.649% | $170.8174 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.27 | 11.292% | $255.1592 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.18 | $985.4104 | $985.41 | $985.40 | $985.50 | |