| 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 | 4.516% | $54.8918 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.95 | 8.275% | $86.5659 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.44 | 8.382% | $63.3384 | $63.34 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.41 | 13.284% | $246.2907 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.75 | 8.195% | $202.0542 | $202.05 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.47 | 3.507% | $78.1167 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.33 | 9.649% | $245.9756 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.87 | $977.2333 | $977.24 | $977.25 | $977.30 | |