| 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 | $52.39 | 4.548% | $54.7727 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.96 | 12.200% | $132.3511 | $132.35 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.84 | 6.270% | $235.7494 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.51 | 10.638% | $18.2663 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.57 | 13.798% | $152 | $152.00 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.73 | 10.105% | $219.9127 | $219.91 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.41 | 5.162% | $51.9605 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.41 | $865.0127 | $865.01 | $864.95 | $865.10 | |