| 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 | $51.45 | 6.271% | $54.6764 | $54.68 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.35 | 5.372% | $89.935 | $89.94 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.76 | 10.604% | $160.1104 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.74 | 12.431% | $84.0309 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.90 | 3.801% | $20.6564 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.57 | 6.795% | $149.0538 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.56 | 8.122% | $65.4787 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.33 | $623.9416 | $623.95 | $624.00 | $624.00 | |