| 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 | $52.79 | 3.672% | $54.7284 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.61 | 5.818% | $143.4998 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.74 | 8.420% | $256.6735 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.26 | 3.173% | $220.0267 | $220.03 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.66 | 10.417% | $128.8125 | $128.81 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.84 | 12.869% | $223.3 | $223.30 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.78 | 11.128% | $44.2067 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.68 | $1,071.2476 | $1,071.25 | $1,071.25 | $1,071.20 | |