| 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 | $222.42 | 5.714% | $235.1291 | $235.13 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.25 | 11.226% | $61.4524 | $61.45 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.58 | 5.443% | $26.9723 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.53 | 12.268% | $181.3465 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.40 | 7.243% | $148.4243 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.73 | 7.222% | $126.2325 | $126.23 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.59 | 13.138% | $93.4407 | $93.44 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.50 | $872.9978 | $872.99 | $873.00 | $872.90 | |