| 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 | $51.54 | 7.333% | $55.3194 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.86 | 12.475% | $18.9633 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.26 | 13.657% | $265.1163 | $265.12 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.47 | 5.189% | $106.7353 | $106.74 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.37 | 6.589% | $84.5997 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.65 | 8.618% | $140.8232 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.67 | 9.131% | $205.8975 | $205.90 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.82 | $877.4547 | $877.46 | $877.40 | $877.40 | |