| 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 | $52.80 | 3.845% | $54.8302 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.82 | 3.329% | $171.3401 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.97 | 5.774% | $189.3037 | $189.30 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.61 | 6.488% | $32.596 | $32.60 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.60 | 4.105% | $36.0203 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.29 | 7.726% | $187.7556 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.51 | 3.425% | $13.9727 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.60 | $685.8186 | $685.82 | $685.80 | $685.80 | |