| 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 | $55.54 | 5.415% | $58.5475 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.86 | 5.107% | $81.8363 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.69 | 10.383% | $178.4783 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.95 | 4.546% | $20.8569 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.47 | 12.243% | $72.3631 | $72.36 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.89 | 13.456% | $153.0408 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.30 | 13.236% | $81.8696 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.70 | $646.9925 | $647.00 | $647.00 | $647.00 | |