| 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 | $51.43 | 5.735% | $54.3795 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.68 | 5.610% | $142.2355 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.92 | 10.679% | $119.4448 | $119.44 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.78 | 6.669% | $21.0991 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.97 | 6.157% | $63.6624 | $63.66 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.27 | 10.749% | $190.7873 | $190.79 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.96 | 9.839% | $80.1385 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.01 | $671.7471 | $671.75 | $671.80 | $671.70 | |