| 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 | $52.37 | 5.866% | $55.442 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.52 | 6.675% | $139.2322 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.66 | 10.403% | $33.8496 | $33.85 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.39 | 8.617% | $167.6938 | $167.69 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.94 | 6.494% | $264.0412 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.87 | 9.413% | $167.2597 | $167.26 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.52 | 10.190% | $60.0756 | $60.08 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.27 | $887.5941 | $887.59 | $887.65 | $887.50 | |