| 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 | $51.67 | 6.442% | $54.9986 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.38 | 6.795% | $84.7739 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.91 | 9.227% | $14.1012 | $14.10 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.36 | 13.406% | $280.5211 | $280.52 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.97 | 13.766% | $69.3631 | $69.36 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.82 | 12.588% | $66.2243 | $66.22 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.38 | 10.283% | $152.6096 | $152.61 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.49 | $722.5918 | $722.58 | $722.50 | $722.60 | |