| 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 | $52.88 | 4.505% | $55.2622 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.42 | 8.272% | $159.6146 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.41 | 6.143% | $16.3566 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.68 | 11.402% | $170.0886 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.58 | 6.480% | $27.2376 | $27.24 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.82 | 9.646% | $227.8663 | $227.87 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.79 | 7.679% | $161.2924 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.58 | $817.7183 | $817.72 | $817.70 | $817.80 | |