| 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 | $50.92 | 8.464% | $55.2299 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.67 | 5.564% | $199.1676 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.59 | 11.521% | $16.2709 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.58 | 6.171% | $6.9861 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.93 | 3.639% | $8.2186 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.36 | 6.815% | $161.6752 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.82 | 5.545% | $208.7891 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.87 | $656.3374 | $656.35 | $656.35 | $656.40 | |