| 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 | $51.60 | 5.683% | $54.5324 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.57 | 10.384% | $92.2479 | $92.25 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.92 | 7.221% | $49.2359 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.57 | 9.812% | $256.4879 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.84 | 5.223% | $38.7642 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.40 | 3.703% | $122.7844 | $122.78 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.97 | 10.802% | $245.9472 | $245.95 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.87 | $859.9999 | $860.00 | $860.05 | $859.90 | |