| 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 | $58.36 | 4.786% | $61.1531 | $61.15 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.50 | 3.461% | $93.6322 | $93.63 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.59 | 3.648% | $131.208 | $131.21 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.43 | 3.168% | $170.6708 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.83 | 4.506% | $101.1932 | $101.19 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.74 | 5.212% | $249.0789 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.76 | 10.212% | $245.5083 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.21 | $1,052.4445 | $1,052.44 | $1,052.45 | $1,052.50 | |