| 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 | $52.25 | 5.593% | $55.1723 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.97 | 9.696% | $262.1405 | $262.14 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.69 | 13.372% | $103.9508 | $103.95 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.29 | 9.174% | $171.7198 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.39 | 13.126% | $269.6811 | $269.68 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.59 | 8.857% | $73.5764 | $73.58 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.49 | 9.499% | $104.5606 | $104.56 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.67 | $1,040.8015 | $1,040.80 | $1,040.80 | $1,040.90 | |