| 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 | $52.61 | 5.850% | $55.6877 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.63 | 5.323% | $23.8346 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.97 | 9.124% | $22.8833 | $22.88 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.36 | 9.191% | $247.1647 | $247.16 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.38 | 11.719% | $179.1749 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.39 | 7.656% | $97.3103 | $97.31 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.85 | 3.755% | $219.805 | $219.81 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.19 | $845.8605 | $845.85 | $845.85 | $845.90 | |