| 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 | $54.40 | 5.214% | $57.2364 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.52 | 12.650% | $224.7593 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.86 | 11.148% | $229.9208 | $229.92 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.87 | 5.193% | $60.8752 | $60.88 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.65 | 12.380% | $168.1767 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.75 | 13.860% | $271.8408 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.35 | 13.544% | $165.0362 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.40 | $1,177.8454 | $1,177.86 | $1,177.90 | $1,177.80 | |