| 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 | $5.26 | 4.613% | $5.5026 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.95 | 8.577% | $56.4058 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.55 | 10.253% | $113.0645 | $113.06 | $113.05 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.75 | 6.418% | $62.5206 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.55 | 8.195% | $207.2475 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.88 | 12.204% | $17.818 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.44 | 11.583% | $9.4176 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $434.38 | $471.9766 | $471.98 | $471.90 | $471.90 | |