| 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 | $52.96 | 5.507% | $55.8765 | $55.88 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.78 | 12.649% | $84.2389 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.37 | 10.663% | $217.3089 | $217.31 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.63 | 9.314% | $207.2921 | $207.29 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.30 | 3.796% | $127.9805 | $127.98 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.69 | 4.728% | $129.5381 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.96 | 12.484% | $173.1804 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.69 | $995.4154 | $995.42 | $995.50 | $995.40 | |