| 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 | $52.51 | 3.609% | $54.4051 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.88 | 4.386% | $86.5151 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.62 | 9.723% | $204.7651 | $204.77 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.60 | 10.588% | $84.7104 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.82 | 8.417% | $271.9315 | $271.93 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.61 | 4.532% | $173.1154 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.33 | 3.715% | $201.5494 | $201.55 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.37 | $1,076.9920 | $1,077.01 | $1,076.95 | $1,076.90 | |