| 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 | $52.47 | 3.805% | $54.4665 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.42 | 12.514% | $15.0994 | $15.10 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.26 | 11.380% | $224.1634 | $224.16 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.72 | 6.450% | $190.2474 | $190.25 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.47 | 10.405% | $188.2074 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.60 | 5.284% | $54.3265 | $54.33 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.76 | 7.721% | $153.7825 | $153.78 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.70 | $880.2931 | $880.30 | $880.30 | $880.30 | |