| 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 | $51.68 | 5.359% | $54.4495 | $54.45 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.64 | 12.767% | $53.7222 | $53.72 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.39 | 9.231% | $253.8419 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.66 | 6.729% | $240.8447 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.94 | 9.700% | $20.7772 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.63 | 10.287% | $236.709 | $236.71 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.92 | 12.129% | $36.9129 | $36.91 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.86 | $897.2574 | $897.25 | $897.25 | $897.10 | |