| 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 | $53.35 | 5.256% | $56.1541 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.50 | 7.716% | $133.0293 | $133.03 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.92 | 12.203% | $35.8152 | $35.82 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.73 | 7.276% | $217.4806 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.69 | 9.820% | $244.5582 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.92 | 4.517% | $211.0407 | $211.04 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.44 | 6.670% | $230.8765 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.55 | $1,128.9546 | $1,128.96 | $1,129.00 | $1,129.00 | |