| 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 | $52.26 | 5.550% | $55.1604 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.32 | 7.503% | $226.1003 | $226.10 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.63 | 11.790% | $236.5812 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.47 | 8.300% | $191.117 | $191.12 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.41 | 11.558% | $20.5378 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.82 | 6.674% | $74.4798 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.53 | 7.411% | $214.3172 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.44 | $1,018.2937 | $1,018.30 | $1,018.30 | $1,018.30 | |