| 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 | 3.773% | $5.5207 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.32 | 3.404% | $17.9096 | $17.91 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.90 | 7.368% | $215.7023 | $215.70 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.77 | 12.705% | $254.4541 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.76 | 3.160% | $247.3364 | $247.34 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.85 | 6.487% | $83.965 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.57 | 4.168% | $151.6374 | $151.64 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.49 | $976.5255 | $976.53 | $976.50 | $976.50 | |