| 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 | $5.27 | 3.143% | $5.4356 | $5.44 | $5.45 | $5.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.71 | 4.239% | $139.378 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.42 | 7.476% | $260.5433 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.93 | 13.857% | $88.7288 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.85 | 9.483% | $256.026 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.39 | 12.128% | $124.8994 | $124.90 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.46 | 5.827% | $39.6428 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.03 | $914.6539 | $914.66 | $914.75 | $914.50 | |