| 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 | $53.88 | 4.425% | $56.2642 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.36 | 5.264% | $77.2217 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.45 | 11.456% | $27.251 | $27.25 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.87 | 11.512% | $105.7914 | $105.79 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.32 | 11.732% | $197.0059 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.85 | 9.335% | $77.4638 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.37 | 9.368% | $96.6485 | $96.65 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.10 | $637.6465 | $637.64 | $637.60 | $637.70 | |