| 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 | $51.96 | 4.625% | $54.3632 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.28 | 5.832% | $90.2535 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.87 | 7.735% | $110.827 | $110.83 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.51 | 7.554% | $130.6889 | $130.69 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.43 | 5.870% | $225.9583 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.72 | 10.626% | $166.7355 | $166.74 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.32 | 12.298% | $113.7803 | $113.78 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.09 | $892.6067 | $892.61 | $892.65 | $892.70 | |