| 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 | $52.58 | 3.135% | $54.2284 | $54.23 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.62 | 4.774% | $164.097 | $164.10 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.56 | 5.409% | $157.6497 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.43 | 4.301% | $158.986 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.31 | 10.242% | $131.5297 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.27 | 8.285% | $8.9552 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.38 | 9.816% | $32.2639 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.15 | $707.7099 | $707.72 | $707.75 | $707.70 | |