| 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 | $51.94 | 3.525% | $53.7709 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.32 | 3.448% | $132.7445 | $132.74 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.60 | 12.285% | $56.8162 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.68 | 6.560% | $85.9726 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.98 | 3.409% | $129.2406 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.59 | 3.339% | $13.0104 | $13.01 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.99 | 7.629% | $165.7379 | $165.74 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.10 | $637.2931 | $637.29 | $637.25 | $637.20 | |