| 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 | $51.65 | 6.805% | $55.1648 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.37 | 6.279% | $99.2327 | $99.23 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.71 | 11.396% | $278.167 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.78 | 13.443% | $177.8559 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.27 | 10.602% | $107.5826 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.57 | 10.798% | $210.0398 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.62 | 12.763% | $255.5435 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.97 | $1,183.5863 | $1,183.58 | $1,183.60 | $1,183.60 | |