| 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 | 5.134% | $5.5511 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.67 | 13.469% | $271.9512 | $271.95 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.97 | 10.219% | $119.0035 | $119.00 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.27 | 13.632% | $53.7138 | $53.71 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.48 | 5.374% | $24.7418 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.94 | 13.244% | $181.1225 | $181.12 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.41 | 8.814% | $263.776 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.02 | $919.8599 | $919.85 | $919.85 | $919.90 | |