| 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 | $52.58 | 3.150% | $54.2363 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.40 | 3.747% | $20.1269 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.37 | 11.270% | $81.6388 | $81.64 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.29 | 5.582% | $165.0141 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.25 | 8.151% | $94.3617 | $94.36 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.74 | 10.242% | $132.0038 | $132.00 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.90 | 12.253% | $228.8839 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.53 | $776.2655 | $776.26 | $776.30 | $776.20 | |