| 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 | $51.87 | 5.775% | $54.8655 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.48 | 6.595% | $22.8966 | $22.90 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.88 | 4.597% | $26.0237 | $26.02 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.57 | 12.168% | $178.9865 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.56 | 8.162% | $41.7073 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.72 | 10.591% | $141.2468 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.51 | 4.448% | $16.1999 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $439.59 | $481.9263 | $481.94 | $481.90 | $481.90 | |