| 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 | $52.75 | 5.148% | $55.4656 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.84 | 7.685% | $82.7452 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.72 | 3.113% | $236.8712 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.93 | 7.775% | $237.0296 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.61 | 11.335% | $79.727 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.96 | 6.228% | $147.6144 | $147.61 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.41 | 6.405% | $257.9364 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.22 | $1,097.3894 | $1,097.40 | $1,097.40 | $1,097.30 | |