| 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 | $52.36 | 7.476% | $56.2744 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.46 | 9.280% | $17.9875 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.41 | 10.420% | $93.2055 | $93.21 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.91 | 11.208% | $279.032 | $279.03 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.48 | 5.708% | $142.1561 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.26 | 7.728% | $136.0174 | $136.02 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.82 | 8.360% | $162.345 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.70 | $887.0179 | $887.03 | $887.00 | $887.00 | |