| 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 | $52.52 | 5.191% | $55.2463 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.51 | 6.363% | $65.4239 | $65.42 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.49 | 10.530% | $222.7069 | $222.71 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.44 | 6.841% | $192.7839 | $192.78 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.33 | 3.822% | $178.9165 | $178.92 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.70 | 11.401% | $80.9885 | $80.99 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.68 | 4.106% | $114.1835 | $114.18 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.67 | $910.2495 | $910.25 | $910.25 | $910.20 | |