| 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 | $53.36 | 3.588% | $55.2746 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.55 | 5.681% | $21.7174 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.79 | 3.132% | $86.4143 | $86.41 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.80 | 13.767% | $140.8435 | $140.84 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.26 | 7.682% | $247.9486 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.52 | 11.203% | $47.2835 | $47.28 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.31 | 12.490% | $27.3463 | $27.35 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.59 | $626.8282 | $626.82 | $626.80 | $626.70 | |