| 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 | $51.82 | 4.768% | $54.2908 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.59 | 13.460% | $48.3226 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.82 | 10.119% | $7.5101 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.42 | 11.339% | $188.6305 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.87 | 13.479% | $273.3369 | $273.34 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.82 | 10.620% | $81.6597 | $81.66 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.66 | 5.509% | $202.2185 | $202.22 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.00 | $855.9691 | $855.97 | $855.95 | $855.90 | |