| 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 | $51.68 | 7.240% | $55.4216 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.31 | 12.870% | $142.5661 | $142.57 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.26 | 10.692% | $217.2441 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.58 | 4.305% | $14.1646 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.28 | 5.583% | $73.1479 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.61 | 3.811% | $125.2064 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.28 | 12.610% | $40.8549 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.00 | $668.6056 | $668.60 | $668.55 | $668.60 | |