| 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 | $52.33 | 5.848% | $55.3903 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.66 | 11.693% | $63.2853 | $63.29 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.54 | 13.288% | $266.8386 | $266.84 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.84 | 4.237% | $20.6806 | $20.68 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.45 | 8.244% | $154.1936 | $154.19 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.72 | 11.637% | $272.0817 | $272.08 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.26 | 10.763% | $249.5047 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.80 | $1,081.9748 | $1,081.97 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.00 | |