| 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 | 6.705% | $55.3586 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.58 | 3.176% | $26.3924 | $26.39 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.83 | 9.311% | $26.0488 | $26.05 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.45 | 8.723% | $20.0594 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.99 | 3.158% | $92.8319 | $92.83 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.72 | 12.353% | $14.2913 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.34 | 7.427% | $59.4501 | $59.45 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $277.79 | $294.4325 | $294.43 | $294.45 | $294.50 | |