| 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 | $53.32 | 3.447% | $55.1579 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.53 | 5.255% | $15.2936 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.70 | 5.265% | $215.4775 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.30 | 8.439% | $219.3721 | $219.37 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.50 | 8.394% | $16.8011 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.26 | 11.339% | $251.9156 | $251.92 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.56 | 6.126% | $65.3312 | $65.33 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.17 | $839.3490 | $839.35 | $839.35 | $839.40 | |