| 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 | 6.600% | $55.0056 | $55.01 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.77 | 6.156% | $12.4946 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.68 | 13.314% | $6.4362 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.79 | 8.378% | $58.2965 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.25 | 8.474% | $177.0838 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.83 | 10.796% | $162.6818 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.44 | 5.426% | $238.7266 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.36 | $710.7251 | $710.73 | $710.80 | $710.70 | |