| 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 | $51.88 | 6.233% | $55.1137 | $55.11 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.44 | 11.699% | $200.4327 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.90 | 13.851% | $111.4601 | $111.46 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.53 | 9.651% | $76.2403 | $76.24 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.93 | 12.821% | $240.2298 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.99 | 6.710% | $163.2556 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.96 | 7.251% | $36.4224 | $36.42 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.63 | $883.1546 | $883.15 | $883.15 | $883.10 | |