| 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 | $52.97 | 4.608% | $55.4109 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.51 | 4.231% | $73.4933 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.86 | 7.242% | $74.9193 | $74.92 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.97 | 6.801% | $165.5095 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.62 | 12.601% | $121.1812 | $121.18 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.30 | 11.246% | $113.8047 | $113.80 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.96 | 3.734% | $137.9247 | $137.92 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.19 | $742.2436 | $742.23 | $742.20 | $742.20 | |