| 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 | $51.65 | 6.640% | $55.0796 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.29 | 4.387% | $139.1374 | $139.14 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.73 | 12.381% | $272.7824 | $272.78 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.77 | 8.495% | $193.9565 | $193.96 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.88 | 5.597% | $73.7912 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.36 | 10.821% | $128.9513 | $128.95 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.81 | 11.839% | $32.2208 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.49 | $895.9192 | $895.92 | $895.95 | $896.00 | |