| 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 | $52.51 | 5.224% | $55.2531 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.42 | 5.681% | $17.3528 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.35 | 6.640% | $170.9972 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.76 | 5.418% | $184.2285 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.48 | 6.145% | $44.0289 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.68 | 5.144% | $177.3569 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.26 | 13.747% | $124.28 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.46 | $773.4974 | $773.50 | $773.55 | $773.60 | |