| 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 | $52.45 | 5.579% | $55.3762 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.33 | 9.760% | $38.7782 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.28 | 6.499% | $178.1515 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.28 | 10.527% | $215.8371 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.97 | 5.758% | $82.4595 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.74 | 10.299% | $69.2016 | $69.20 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.94 | 13.605% | $32.8773 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.99 | $672.6814 | $672.69 | $672.75 | $672.80 | |