| 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 | $51.91 | 6.784% | $55.4316 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.47 | 12.411% | $70.2232 | $70.22 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.99 | 11.756% | $245.852 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.93 | 11.487% | $80.1926 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.91 | 8.263% | $191.5281 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.27 | 7.254% | $142.9374 | $142.94 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.78 | 4.396% | $162.6281 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.26 | $948.7930 | $948.79 | $948.85 | $948.70 | |