| 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 | $53.47 | 5.350% | $56.3306 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.65 | 7.756% | $20.0965 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.91 | 9.694% | $37.1972 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.93 | 13.870% | $249.2956 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.82 | 5.247% | $225.0391 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.37 | 9.603% | $39.8626 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.54 | 9.177% | $186.1905 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.69 | $814.0121 | $814.02 | $814.05 | $814.00 | |