| 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 | $52.85 | 3.551% | $54.7267 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.78 | 10.401% | $17.4213 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.61 | 12.255% | $71.4054 | $71.41 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.66 | 8.176% | $177.0408 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.68 | 8.206% | $81.8903 | $81.89 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.30 | 3.757% | $34.5511 | $34.55 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.40 | 11.814% | $106.6706 | $106.67 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.28 | $543.7062 | $543.71 | $543.70 | $543.70 | |