| 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 | 4.852% | $5.5047 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.37 | 12.526% | $162.4538 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.39 | 3.603% | $36.6651 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.66 | 13.127% | $111.6111 | $111.61 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.64 | 13.634% | $132.5427 | $132.54 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.48 | 4.544% | $257.6801 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.84 | 5.350% | $120.9839 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.63 | $827.4414 | $827.43 | $827.45 | $827.50 | |