| 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 | $52.26 | 5.593% | $55.1829 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.71 | 11.194% | $208.7223 | $208.72 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.47 | 9.625% | $129.8727 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.95 | 10.381% | $62.862 | $62.86 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.44 | 11.356% | $273.3122 | $273.31 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.56 | 10.590% | $179.7751 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.84 | 13.251% | $280.6813 | $280.68 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.23 | $1,190.4085 | $1,190.40 | $1,190.40 | $1,190.50 | |