| 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 | $51.99 | 4.525% | $54.3425 | $54.34 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.80 | 10.647% | $246.5215 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.93 | 3.381% | $235.6363 | $235.64 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.44 | 10.870% | $109.1404 | $109.14 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.44 | 4.714% | $36.0635 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.69 | 7.836% | $21.2329 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.81 | 9.763% | $160.0454 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.10 | $862.9825 | $862.98 | $863.00 | $862.80 | |