| 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 | $53.37 | 6.555% | $56.8684 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.84 | 3.847% | $131.7195 | $131.72 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.49 | 9.808% | $112.5422 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.44 | 9.287% | $33.267 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.37 | 5.129% | $161.2363 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.91 | 4.344% | $39.5568 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.47 | 11.872% | $214.2013 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.89 | $749.3915 | $749.40 | $749.35 | $749.40 | |