| 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 | $51.99 | 6.519% | $55.3792 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.70 | 6.108% | $167.3323 | $167.33 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.29 | 7.205% | $11.0314 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.76 | 7.592% | $80.4358 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.58 | 4.177% | $181.8722 | $181.87 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.51 | 10.558% | $215.0464 | $215.05 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.59 | 12.219% | $137.5693 | $137.57 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.42 | $848.6666 | $848.67 | $848.70 | $848.60 | |