| 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 | $51.44 | 5.400% | $54.2178 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.89 | 5.127% | $110.2677 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.59 | 9.558% | $260.2989 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.36 | 6.179% | $74.7075 | $74.71 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.72 | 3.442% | $194.1813 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.92 | 12.361% | $30.2476 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.86 | 6.739% | $172.7677 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.78 | $896.6885 | $896.70 | $896.65 | $896.70 | |