| 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 | $54.53 | 3.196% | $56.2728 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.65 | 12.538% | $24.3645 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.59 | 3.174% | $5.7674 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.53 | 11.168% | $186.2398 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.76 | 4.416% | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.35 | 12.765% | $43.2454 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.99 | 13.229% | $228.7113 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.40 | $705.1512 | $705.15 | $705.10 | $705.20 | |