| 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 | $51.78 | 7.491% | $55.6588 | $55.66 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.59 | 9.671% | $26.9681 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.25 | 11.448% | $252.1511 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.49 | 11.516% | $29.5406 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.97 | 11.300% | $145.7696 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.57 | 11.364% | $91.9533 | $91.95 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.46 | 9.221% | $270.2783 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.11 | $872.3198 | $872.32 | $872.30 | $872.50 | |