| 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 | $52.44 | 3.256% | $54.1474 | $54.15 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.52 | 5.449% | $33.2375 | $33.24 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.67 | 7.130% | $85.3505 | $85.35 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.88 | 7.533% | $189.129 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.66 | 9.503% | $205.4933 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.79 | 7.484% | $42.7679 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.26 | 9.545% | $175.5568 | $175.56 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.22 | $785.6824 | $785.69 | $785.70 | $785.70 | |