| 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 | $52.73 | 3.149% | $54.3905 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.85 | 4.590% | $17.6234 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.72 | 12.286% | $189.4489 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.50 | 13.845% | $40.415 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.50 | 3.672% | $217.1928 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.27 | 4.252% | $51.365 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.35 | 3.761% | $205.8099 | $205.81 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.92 | $776.2455 | $776.25 | $776.20 | $776.20 | |