| 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 | $51.42 | 7.625% | $55.3408 | $55.34 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.69 | 12.327% | $41.2128 | $41.21 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.93 | 3.285% | $163.118 | $163.12 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.76 | 13.749% | $206.7502 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.33 | 13.781% | $266.623 | $266.62 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.54 | 3.391% | $129.7971 | $129.80 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.66 | 5.569% | $18.6435 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.33 | $881.4854 | $881.48 | $881.45 | $881.40 | |