| 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 | $51.60 | 6.762% | $55.0892 | $55.09 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.82 | 12.215% | $8.7752 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.74 | 6.544% | $216.0073 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.43 | 13.140% | $87.6043 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.37 | 8.484% | $232.5572 | $232.56 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.83 | 7.458% | $254.4928 | $254.49 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.35 | 5.640% | $172.5629 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.14 | $1,027.0889 | $1,027.09 | $1,027.10 | $1,027.20 | |