| 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 | $52.36 | 5.400% | $55.1874 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.50 | 7.132% | $27.3187 | $27.32 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.31 | 10.379% | $259.7328 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.53 | 3.617% | $28.5258 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.54 | 8.749% | $61.4867 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.33 | 4.381% | $220.5884 | $220.59 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.62 | 7.780% | $256.1068 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.19 | $908.9466 | $908.96 | $909.00 | $908.90 | |