| 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 | $51.51 | 3.230% | $53.1738 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.73 | 7.786% | $182.9452 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.55 | 8.751% | $57.1487 | $57.15 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.75 | 4.249% | $136.3056 | $136.31 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.68 | 4.600% | $12.2173 | $12.22 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.71 | 11.634% | $197.2684 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.89 | 4.202% | $211.4154 | $211.42 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.82 | $850.4744 | $850.49 | $850.40 | $850.40 | |