| 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 | $51.51 | 5.400% | $54.2915 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.52 | 13.261% | $17.5781 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.26 | 10.525% | $101.9704 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.50 | 6.823% | $80.6514 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.65 | 13.481% | $267.418 | $267.42 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.85 | 7.598% | $198.8949 | $198.89 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.98 | 11.693% | $90.449 | $90.45 | $90.45 | $90.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.27 | $811.2533 | $811.25 | $811.25 | $811.30 | |