| 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 | $51.85 | 4.588% | $54.2289 | $54.23 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.43 | 9.207% | $39.7841 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.81 | 7.679% | $172.0818 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.93 | 5.556% | $46.3708 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.90 | 8.756% | $84.7209 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.39 | 13.558% | $279.7956 | $279.80 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.94 | 5.582% | $64.3417 | $64.34 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.25 | $741.3238 | $741.32 | $741.35 | $741.30 | |