| 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 | $51.60 | 5.404% | $54.3885 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.95 | 4.735% | $215.7017 | $215.70 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.78 | 10.825% | $120.5554 | $120.56 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.46 | 10.650% | $58.047 | $58.05 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.38 | 4.266% | $17.0788 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.74 | 5.674% | $89.5481 | $89.55 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.46 | 12.210% | $85.7958 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.37 | $641.1153 | $641.13 | $641.15 | $641.10 | |