| 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 | $51.64 | 5.183% | $54.3165 | $54.32 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.49 | 3.308% | $71.7887 | $71.79 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.43 | 6.861% | $201.3582 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.62 | 11.407% | $219.0484 | $219.05 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.72 | 4.194% | $122.6572 | $122.66 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.89 | 13.475% | $170.0877 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.98 | 13.457% | $272.2741 | $272.27 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.77 | $1,111.5308 | $1,111.54 | $1,111.50 | $1,111.60 | |