| 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 | $5.30 | 3.296% | $5.4747 | $5.47 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.50 | 4.153% | $90.0923 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.97 | 4.265% | $40.6321 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.93 | 5.793% | $31.6638 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.33 | 12.489% | $251.2217 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.90 | 4.414% | $206.6353 | $206.64 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.76 | 4.217% | $108.1356 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.69 | $733.8555 | $733.85 | $733.85 | $733.80 | |