| 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 | $51.74 | 6.800% | $55.2583 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.46 | 6.323% | $231.21 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.76 | 12.559% | $68.3908 | $68.39 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.47 | 12.770% | $175.3235 | $175.32 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.49 | 8.156% | $134.6434 | $134.64 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.45 | 4.398% | $90.2521 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.99 | 13.411% | $185.9827 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.36 | $941.0608 | $941.05 | $941.05 | $941.10 | |