| 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 | $51.40 | 5.864% | $54.4141 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.91 | 12.658% | $171.1388 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.55 | 5.837% | $252.4742 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.42 | 3.228% | $104.6938 | $104.69 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.68 | 9.227% | $88.1243 | $88.12 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.82 | 6.411% | $15.7701 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.47 | 4.472% | $187.4959 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.25 | $874.1112 | $874.10 | $874.05 | $874.10 | |