| 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 | $51.73 | 6.651% | $55.1706 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.70 | 12.633% | $245.202 | $245.20 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.75 | 13.128% | $220.3168 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.75 | 10.112% | $74.6009 | $74.60 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.30 | 8.873% | $78.7152 | $78.72 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.99 | 6.208% | $187.9775 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.36 | 6.156% | $187.2167 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.58 | $1,049.1997 | $1,049.21 | $1,049.15 | $1,049.20 | |