| 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 | $51.81 | 6.295% | $55.0714 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.87 | 6.571% | $38.227 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.53 | 6.497% | $252.9623 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.73 | 6.440% | $256.233 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.84 | 7.265% | $224.0122 | $224.01 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.26 | 3.744% | $166.2601 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.49 | 9.598% | $230.6928 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.53 | $1,223.4588 | $1,223.45 | $1,223.45 | $1,223.50 | |