| 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 | $51.35 | 8.730% | $55.8329 | $55.83 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.36 | 8.794% | $212.54 | $212.54 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.83 | 8.305% | $242.4191 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.88 | 5.620% | $215.3381 | $215.34 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.92 | 5.295% | $106.2637 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.89 | 10.170% | $34.0315 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.27 | 6.212% | $194.6547 | $194.65 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.50 | $1,061.0800 | $1,061.07 | $1,061.10 | $1,061.00 | |