| 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 | $52.47 | 5.623% | $55.4204 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.46 | 5.418% | $96.4153 | $96.42 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.62 | 9.750% | $70.9205 | $70.92 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.49 | 8.810% | $219.2413 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.47 | 11.753% | $244.1468 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.41 | 5.829% | $145.4196 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.92 | 8.577% | $173.6363 | $173.64 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.84 | $1,005.2002 | $1,005.21 | $1,005.15 | $1,005.00 | |