| 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 | $51.36 | 5.239% | $54.0508 | $54.05 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.76 | 11.250% | $142.133 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.61 | 13.784% | $264.673 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.88 | 8.173% | $84.2451 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.99 | 6.698% | $57.6063 | $57.61 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.97 | 6.152% | $89.1358 | $89.14 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.45 | 5.231% | $170.9478 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.02 | $862.7918 | $862.80 | $862.80 | $862.70 | |