| 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 | $52.65 | 5.549% | $55.5715 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.99 | 4.658% | $139.1847 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.32 | 11.753% | $174.6923 | $174.69 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.63 | 5.425% | $78.6787 | $78.68 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.94 | 11.630% | $159.5639 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.41 | 11.481% | $211.1562 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.47 | 8.656% | $161.3216 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.41 | $980.1689 | $980.16 | $980.15 | $980.30 | |