| 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 | $51.76 | 3.501% | $53.5721 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.90 | 13.300% | $271.8067 | $271.81 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.87 | 9.707% | $72.264 | $72.26 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.84 | 5.206% | $174.4736 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.60 | 6.689% | $237.4897 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.95 | 6.263% | $164.6545 | $164.65 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.95 | 8.598% | $223.6576 | $223.66 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.87 | $1,197.9182 | $1,197.91 | $1,197.85 | $1,198.10 | |