| 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 | $155.82 | 5.500% | $164.3901 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.52 | 10.795% | $55.9736 | $55.97 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.97 | 8.723% | $120.6499 | $120.65 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.55 | 3.455% | $23.3291 | $23.33 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.43 | 10.695% | $84.6042 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.34 | 10.866% | $197.7184 | $197.72 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.79 | 11.412% | $172.4546 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.42 | $819.1199 | $819.11 | $819.10 | $819.10 | |