| 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 | $50.70 | 3.653% | $52.5521 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.25 | 6.605% | $128.1925 | $128.19 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.29 | 11.383% | $254.2763 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.29 | 8.854% | $177.7477 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.92 | 4.125% | $79.0517 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.85 | 8.599% | $231.153 | $231.15 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.62 | 6.182% | $171.6113 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.92 | $1,094.5846 | $1,094.58 | $1,094.60 | $1,094.70 | |