| 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 | $52.29 | 5.585% | $55.2104 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.27 | 4.634% | $80.8507 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.53 | 12.398% | $144.4651 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.59 | 7.546% | $201.7455 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.57 | 7.513% | $207.0378 | $207.04 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.79 | 12.732% | $131.6597 | $131.66 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.27 | 11.523% | $276.8782 | $276.88 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.31 | $1,097.8474 | $1,097.86 | $1,097.85 | $1,097.90 | |