| 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 | $54.46 | 3.717% | $56.4843 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.40 | 9.277% | $172.002 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.83 | 5.756% | $122.4972 | $122.50 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.31 | 5.462% | $78.3688 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.92 | 9.402% | $242.7849 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.62 | 13.346% | $36.9735 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.86 | 12.228% | $163.6958 | $163.70 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.40 | $872.8065 | $872.80 | $872.80 | $872.90 | |