| 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 | 4.690% | $5.5172 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.92 | 12.170% | $273.6051 | $273.61 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.72 | 13.584% | $217.7632 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.98 | 4.729% | $165.4509 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.44 | 11.295% | $158.5286 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.28 | 8.383% | $8.9741 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.48 | 7.102% | $138.6757 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.09 | $968.5148 | $968.52 | $968.50 | $968.60 | |