| 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 | $53.75 | 3.141% | $55.4383 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.80 | 5.560% | $173.9629 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.33 | 9.234% | $178.4119 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.81 | 7.808% | $123.7744 | $123.77 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.84 | 13.825% | $158.0346 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.82 | 13.869% | $228.6717 | $228.67 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.49 | 8.736% | $122.3171 | $122.32 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.84 | $1,040.6109 | $1,040.60 | $1,040.55 | $1,040.60 | |