| 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 | $5.33 | 3.426% | $5.5126 | $5.51 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.79 | 8.617% | $39.9602 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.33 | 10.854% | $169.9724 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.36 | 10.661% | $99.9933 | $99.99 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.43 | 9.496% | $138.4358 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.89 | 4.269% | $138.5631 | $138.56 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.65 | 6.296% | $7.0687 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.78 | $599.5061 | $599.50 | $599.45 | $599.60 | |