| 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 | $52.32 | 3.753% | $54.2836 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.65 | 3.431% | $177.5393 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.87 | 7.235% | $45.9716 | $45.97 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.70 | 3.529% | $220.2062 | $220.21 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.88 | 6.648% | $136.3815 | $136.38 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.38 | 7.152% | $8.9793 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.47 | 10.594% | $248.2504 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.27 | $891.6119 | $891.61 | $891.65 | $891.70 | |