| 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 | $51.64 | 7.735% | $55.6344 | $55.63 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.45 | 8.804% | $197.4249 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.54 | 3.594% | $87.5784 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.66 | 12.392% | $204.1713 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.42 | 6.532% | $66.4973 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.99 | 13.530% | $269.0547 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.80 | 4.506% | $129.3784 | $129.38 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.50 | $1,009.7394 | $1,009.73 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.80 | |