| 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 | $51.67 | 6.748% | $55.1567 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.29 | 6.322% | $71.5441 | $71.54 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.80 | 12.362% | $230.1174 | $230.12 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.88 | 13.591% | $150.9397 | $150.94 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.85 | 4.321% | $180.3188 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.48 | 7.496% | $261.7313 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.42 | 11.552% | $23.8944 | $23.89 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.39 | $973.7024 | $973.70 | $973.70 | $973.60 | |