| 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 | $51.36 | 7.551% | $55.2382 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.66 | 3.128% | $70.8077 | $70.81 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.90 | 10.647% | $144.8369 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.82 | 10.247% | $215.8857 | $215.89 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.27 | 12.248% | $236.0239 | $236.02 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.67 | 6.802% | $174.8028 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.80 | 8.593% | $121.407 | $121.41 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.48 | $1,019.0022 | $1,019.01 | $1,019.00 | $1,018.90 | |