| 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 | $5.38 | 3.158% | $5.5499 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.42 | 9.759% | $28.9983 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.29 | 12.695% | $96.1176 | $96.12 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.90 | 4.374% | $194.0313 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.25 | 5.253% | $164.4578 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.42 | 9.176% | $74.6982 | $74.70 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.29 | 11.267% | $256.2368 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.95 | $820.0899 | $820.10 | $820.10 | $820.00 | |