| 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 | $52.63 | 5.357% | $55.4494 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.54 | 13.732% | $65.4414 | $65.44 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.74 | 3.743% | $69.2381 | $69.24 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.91 | 3.782% | $191.9033 | $191.90 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.75 | 10.285% | $161.8432 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.98 | 9.701% | $28.5003 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.39 | 9.709% | $217.6517 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.94 | $790.0274 | $790.02 | $790.05 | $789.90 | |