| 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 | $5.25 | 4.739% | $5.4988 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.75 | 13.165% | $237.3636 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.70 | 10.636% | $74.9006 | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.93 | 12.239% | $61.6529 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.46 | 9.315% | $10.3412 | $10.34 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.89 | 12.155% | $149.0428 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.43 | 4.714% | $94.6929 | $94.69 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.41 | $633.4928 | $633.48 | $633.50 | $633.50 | |