| 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 | $52.55 | 5.260% | $55.3141 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.63 | 3.760% | $134.5041 | $134.50 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.49 | 5.319% | $238.537 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.94 | 9.250% | $246.8395 | $246.84 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.26 | 8.349% | $6.7826 | $6.78 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.82 | 3.408% | $77.3699 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.71 | 3.753% | $104.4896 | $104.49 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.40 | $863.8368 | $863.83 | $863.85 | $863.80 | |