| 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 | $47.87 | 13.284% | $54.2291 | $54.23 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.60 | 5.258% | $39.577 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.62 | 10.442% | $138.7372 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.55 | 12.725% | $6.2562 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.61 | 4.143% | $49.5825 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.73 | 4.240% | $67.4746 | $67.47 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.87 | 11.108% | $258.7372 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.85 | $614.5938 | $614.60 | $614.65 | $614.60 | |