| 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 | $52.88 | 4.139% | $55.0687 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.84 | 5.291% | $170.403 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.33 | 4.657% | $167.7966 | $167.80 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.86 | 9.765% | $40.4594 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.82 | 5.663% | $51.5847 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.87 | 6.311% | $207.1682 | $207.17 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.32 | 11.823% | $199.4028 | $199.40 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.92 | $891.8834 | $891.88 | $891.85 | $892.00 | |