| 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 | $52.63 | 3.522% | $54.4836 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.69 | 5.548% | $37.6701 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.59 | 3.558% | $19.2514 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.39 | 3.735% | $94.8034 | $94.80 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.76 | 10.313% | $144.2453 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.95 | 6.613% | $122.5516 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.33 | 8.432% | $219.3905 | $219.39 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.34 | $692.3959 | $692.39 | $692.40 | $692.50 | |