| 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 | $51.65 | 5.562% | $54.5228 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.26 | 9.729% | $212.0623 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.67 | 10.319% | $80.1688 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.64 | 10.736% | $61.6135 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.93 | 5.708% | $24.2388 | $24.24 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.39 | 13.336% | $113.778 | $113.78 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.67 | 8.758% | $203.0186 | $203.02 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.21 | $749.4028 | $749.40 | $749.35 | $749.40 | |