| 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 | $51.55 | 5.749% | $54.5136 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.92 | 12.848% | $95.8305 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.56 | 4.746% | $55.0545 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.53 | 3.519% | $232.4312 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.62 | 3.346% | $162.894 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.82 | 7.757% | $214.2425 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.34 | 7.124% | $221.0397 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.34 | $1,036.0060 | $1,035.99 | $1,036.05 | $1,035.90 | |