| 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 | $53.88 | 3.625% | $55.8332 | $55.83 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.62 | 6.605% | $83.8129 | $83.81 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.94 | 12.504% | $236.1909 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.25 | 12.656% | $138.8485 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.61 | 3.172% | $176.0217 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.89 | 6.289% | $150.8135 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.46 | 12.549% | $212.1098 | $212.11 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.65 | $1,053.6305 | $1,053.62 | $1,053.60 | $1,053.50 | |