| 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 | $51.33 | 7.818% | $55.343 | $55.34 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.26 | 11.593% | $76.1734 | $76.17 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.41 | 3.532% | $258.2192 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.41 | 4.158% | $225.4083 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.67 | 4.400% | $174.0035 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.50 | 5.151% | $187.6945 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.42 | 9.148% | $10.2817 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.00 | $987.1236 | $987.11 | $987.10 | $987.10 | |