| 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 | $52.53 | 3.521% | $54.3796 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.42 | 9.439% | $115.3706 | $115.37 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.51 | 5.737% | $59.752 | $59.75 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.74 | 12.297% | $18.7985 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.89 | 10.183% | $69.2941 | $69.29 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.55 | 6.458% | $177.3058 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.33 | 5.523% | $205.0628 | $205.06 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.97 | $699.9634 | $699.96 | $699.95 | $700.10 | |