| 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 | $51.90 | 6.785% | $55.4214 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.60 | 8.143% | $89.3261 | $89.33 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.34 | 11.195% | $236.1115 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.85 | 5.847% | $154.3778 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.88 | 13.188% | $73.4364 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.81 | 9.298% | $273.0373 | $273.04 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.77 | 8.497% | $272.0779 | $272.08 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.15 | $1,153.7884 | $1,153.80 | $1,153.85 | $1,153.70 | |