| 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 | $51.62 | 5.105% | $54.2552 | $54.26 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.77 | 4.302% | $59.2122 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.86 | 9.838% | $111.881 | $111.88 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.52 | 3.202% | $84.1303 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.29 | 5.173% | $140.1851 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.28 | 13.176% | $154.2363 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.47 | 13.724% | $282.57 | $282.57 | $282.55 | $282.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.81 | $886.4701 | $886.48 | $886.50 | $886.50 | |