| 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 | $51.38 | 6.445% | $54.6914 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.40 | 12.434% | $121.8785 | $121.88 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.70 | 10.826% | $38.4566 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.54 | 11.575% | $9.5285 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.65 | 10.331% | $29.4032 | $29.40 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.25 | 7.128% | $85.9702 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.80 | 5.518% | $229.8182 | $229.82 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.72 | $569.7466 | $569.75 | $569.75 | $569.80 | |