| 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 | $52.25 | 5.587% | $55.1692 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.26 | 4.594% | $121.601 | $121.60 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.33 | 4.367% | $245.6069 | $245.61 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.71 | 4.867% | $96.1735 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.41 | 6.507% | $80.3169 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.35 | 7.781% | $74.7461 | $74.75 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.86 | 4.380% | $147.0297 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.17 | $820.6433 | $820.65 | $820.60 | $820.60 | |