| 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 | 4.276% | $5.5266 | $5.53 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.53 | 8.655% | $237.4438 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.73 | 13.261% | $160.5248 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.34 | 11.159% | $105.979 | $105.98 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.78 | 4.603% | $133.6617 | $133.66 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.99 | 8.150% | $112.4652 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.80 | 9.252% | $130.8839 | $130.88 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.47 | $886.4850 | $886.48 | $886.50 | $886.50 | |