| 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 | $51.60 | 3.528% | $53.4204 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.35 | 13.302% | $110.2995 | $110.30 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.36 | 8.729% | $177.6197 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.55 | 13.504% | $157.2598 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.36 | 10.603% | $255.8911 | $255.89 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.65 | 9.258% | $18.1915 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.40 | 6.656% | $56.9543 | $56.95 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.27 | $829.6363 | $829.63 | $829.60 | $829.70 | |