| 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 | $52.62 | 5.142% | $55.3257 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.44 | 13.623% | $84.581 | $84.58 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.36 | 6.196% | $167.11 | $167.11 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.98 | 10.167% | $24.2147 | $24.21 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.83 | 5.516% | $262.5555 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.73 | 10.530% | $36.1765 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.53 | 12.616% | $159.3854 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.49 | $789.3488 | $789.36 | $789.40 | $789.40 | |