| 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 | $52.42 | 5.511% | $55.3089 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.38 | 5.629% | $61.6662 | $61.67 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.69 | 4.211% | $92.4247 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.99 | 5.641% | $169.015 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.68 | 13.635% | $80.3172 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.30 | 10.236% | $197.6531 | $197.65 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.95 | 4.424% | $80.3543 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.41 | $736.7394 | $736.74 | $736.65 | $736.80 | |