| 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 | $51.42 | 6.824% | $54.9289 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.63 | 5.501% | $155.7511 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.57 | 3.335% | $250.6597 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.92 | 13.754% | $22.6598 | $22.66 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.78 | 9.860% | $229.3657 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.76 | 3.233% | $31.7545 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.98 | 9.606% | $52.589 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.06 | $797.7087 | $797.71 | $797.70 | $797.90 | |