| 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 | $53.64 | 3.342% | $55.4326 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.79 | 5.406% | $72.5088 | $72.51 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.62 | 6.206% | $191.8293 | $191.83 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.30 | 12.563% | $9.3427 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.35 | 11.428% | $63.904 | $63.90 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.79 | 10.587% | $265.1766 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.84 | 9.367% | $155.1262 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.33 | $813.3202 | $813.32 | $813.40 | $813.20 | |