| 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 | $5.32 | 4.240% | $5.5456 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.57 | 3.361% | $72.9419 | $72.94 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.31 | 6.616% | $217.8271 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.73 | 4.516% | $137.6789 | $137.68 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.85 | 10.245% | $49.4449 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.96 | 5.573% | $142.4813 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.91 | 6.374% | $152.0191 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.65 | $777.9388 | $777.94 | $778.00 | $777.80 | |