| 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 | $51.49 | 7.136% | $55.1643 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.93 | 7.335% | $49.299 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.70 | 3.427% | $209.6465 | $209.65 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.69 | 5.472% | $33.4241 | $33.42 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.67 | 12.410% | $235.69 | $235.69 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.27 | 13.549% | $108.1781 | $108.18 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.94 | 4.434% | $186.8742 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.69 | $878.2762 | $878.27 | $878.25 | $878.30 | |