| 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 | $52.86 | 5.285% | $55.6537 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.36 | 4.573% | $218.934 | $218.93 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.86 | 8.867% | $42.3057 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.80 | 12.805% | $118.2196 | $118.22 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.55 | 12.700% | $10.7629 | $10.76 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.25 | 13.562% | $112.7103 | $112.71 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.72 | 10.536% | $197.5499 | $197.55 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.40 | $756.1361 | $756.13 | $756.10 | $756.10 | |