| 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 | $52.70 | 4.426% | $55.0325 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.98 | 5.744% | $140.6184 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.68 | 7.527% | $182.4518 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.27 | 4.766% | $20.1884 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.73 | 3.817% | $237.4606 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.95 | 10.151% | $200.4197 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.95 | 3.315% | $40.2412 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.26 | $876.4126 | $876.41 | $876.40 | $876.40 | |