| 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 | $53.57 | 3.384% | $55.3828 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.80 | 5.365% | $140.9784 | $140.98 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.96 | 11.335% | $149.1444 | $149.14 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.90 | 4.182% | $11.3558 | $11.36 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.60 | 11.264% | $217.6324 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.93 | 3.234% | $164.0698 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.55 | 10.269% | $111.9782 | $111.98 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.31 | $850.5418 | $850.54 | $850.60 | $850.60 | |