| 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 | $51.90 | 3.569% | $53.7523 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.61 | 13.843% | $63.3081 | $63.31 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.27 | 8.457% | $181.416 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.84 | 7.653% | $6.2869 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.51 | 12.351% | $196.0637 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.83 | 3.610% | $204.9717 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.45 | 5.509% | $167.179 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.41 | $872.9777 | $872.98 | $872.95 | $873.10 | |