| 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 | $51.25 | 7.489% | $55.0881 | $55.09 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.30 | 5.513% | $83.6718 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.30 | 5.188% | $119.178 | $119.18 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.50 | 5.124% | $102.4959 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.52 | 10.161% | $61.1614 | $61.16 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.83 | 9.271% | $169.1843 | $169.18 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.28 | 3.496% | $233.1558 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.98 | $823.9353 | $823.94 | $823.95 | $824.10 | |