| 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 | $51.39 | 7.467% | $55.2273 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.82 | 11.537% | $18.7605 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.87 | 9.353% | $218.5638 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.35 | 5.309% | $127.7925 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.37 | 9.656% | $210.9452 | $210.95 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.26 | 4.574% | $197.9168 | $197.92 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.56 | 10.473% | $128.7673 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.62 | $957.9734 | $957.98 | $957.95 | $958.00 | |