| 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 | $5.50 | 3.588% | $5.6973 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.61 | 9.614% | $223.1851 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.70 | 10.114% | $179.1555 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.48 | 11.423% | $232.2947 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.46 | 5.214% | $167.7742 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.88 | 6.278% | $252.8141 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.59 | 5.379% | $225.079 | $225.08 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.22 | $1,285.9999 | $1,286.00 | $1,286.00 | $1,286.10 | |