| 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 | $51.57 | 5.778% | $54.5497 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.47 | 5.576% | $73.3436 | $73.34 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.79 | 4.651% | $83.501 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.89 | 8.511% | $182.1791 | $182.18 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.56 | 3.294% | $29.5008 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.38 | 6.417% | $177.0566 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.96 | 5.854% | $246.5975 | $246.60 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.62 | $846.7283 | $846.73 | $846.75 | $846.70 | |