| 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 | $51.95 | 6.357% | $55.2525 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.50 | 3.608% | $33.6726 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.64 | 9.364% | $140.6858 | $140.69 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.61 | 5.810% | $73.6543 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.50 | 4.307% | $94.3978 | $94.40 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.56 | 6.834% | $233.4964 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.55 | 8.168% | $206.1141 | $206.11 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.31 | $837.2735 | $837.27 | $837.25 | $837.40 | |