| 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 | $50.64 | 6.779% | $54.0729 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.57 | 5.598% | $99.864 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.40 | 6.601% | $109.1594 | $109.16 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.75 | 9.155% | $6.2764 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.51 | 13.642% | $28.9901 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.25 | 10.156% | $173.2203 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.76 | 6.798% | $166.3486 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.88 | $637.9317 | $637.93 | $637.90 | $638.00 | |