| 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 | $49.32 | 11.258% | $54.8724 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.96 | 13.211% | $31.6538 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.35 | 7.432% | $68.0582 | $68.06 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.54 | 5.795% | $237.5521 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.90 | 3.709% | $178.2758 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.46 | 4.828% | $176.5932 | $176.59 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.63 | 3.107% | $142.9372 | $142.94 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.16 | $889.9427 | $889.94 | $889.95 | $890.10 | |