| 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 | $87.45 | 5.395% | $92.1679 | $92.17 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.75 | 7.150% | $55.4501 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.71 | 13.829% | $210.2535 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.45 | 11.508% | $39.5296 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.30 | 10.125% | $178.7329 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.54 | 9.787% | $272.8646 | $272.86 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.25 | 3.111% | $179.6709 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.45 | $1,028.6695 | $1,028.66 | $1,028.65 | $1,028.80 | |