| 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 | $52.78 | 5.601% | $55.7362 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.75 | 10.204% | $29.4796 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.89 | 5.182% | $185.0046 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.46 | 13.793% | $283.868 | $283.87 | $283.85 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.72 | 11.521% | $242.8035 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.39 | 12.336% | $62.2229 | $62.22 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.26 | 12.613% | $243.5369 | $243.54 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.25 | $1,102.6517 | $1,102.65 | $1,102.65 | $1,102.60 | |