| 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 | $52.35 | 5.396% | $55.1748 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.65 | 8.840% | $177.0283 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.76 | 6.785% | $114.0037 | $114.00 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.25 | 12.677% | $212.1145 | $212.11 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.65 | 9.755% | $137.9072 | $137.91 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.37 | 9.283% | $36.4677 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.91 | 6.143% | $149.5661 | $149.57 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.94 | $882.2623 | $882.26 | $882.20 | $882.30 | |