| 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 | $52.79 | 4.545% | $55.1893 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.58 | 9.540% | $35.6881 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.78 | 10.847% | $250.2704 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.64 | 8.496% | $213.3465 | $213.35 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.75 | 11.246% | $93.1685 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.97 | 7.494% | $18.2417 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.82 | 11.173% | $194.3526 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.33 | $860.2571 | $860.26 | $860.25 | $860.30 | |