| 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 | $51.25 | 7.824% | $55.2598 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.43 | 11.705% | $273.0405 | $273.04 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.78 | 13.171% | $194.4051 | $194.41 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.82 | 5.718% | $177.4159 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.56 | 7.283% | $78.9174 | $78.92 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.34 | 4.206% | $53.4994 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.48 | 9.698% | $138.746 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.66 | $971.2841 | $971.30 | $971.25 | $971.20 | |