| 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 | $52.33 | 4.525% | $54.6979 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.33 | 11.191% | $23.717 | $23.72 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.86 | 7.135% | $171.266 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.60 | 5.375% | $48.051 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.27 | 12.588% | $81.3673 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.93 | 5.736% | $7.3275 | $7.33 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.93 | 10.423% | $168.8699 | $168.87 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.25 | $555.2966 | $555.31 | $555.25 | $555.40 | |