| 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 | $52.42 | 5.815% | $55.4682 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.91 | 10.588% | $176.8413 | $176.84 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.25 | 7.387% | $93.6952 | $93.70 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.44 | 8.750% | $40.716 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.57 | 10.843% | $99.2821 | $99.28 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.93 | 8.598% | $214.948 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.97 | 7.621% | $202.2952 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.49 | $883.2460 | $883.26 | $883.25 | $883.20 | |