| 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 | $55.27 | 5.455% | $58.285 | $58.29 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.51 | 6.563% | $124.1566 | $124.16 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.76 | 5.827% | $189.1763 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.38 | 5.304% | $42.5218 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.44 | 12.675% | $222.4655 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.43 | 10.790% | $167.7693 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.25 | 12.290% | $163.1012 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.04 | $967.4757 | $967.49 | $967.45 | $967.60 | |