| 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 | $50.59 | 5.437% | $53.3406 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.71 | 6.775% | $244.2051 | $244.21 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.47 | 11.592% | $68.5956 | $68.60 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.26 | 11.864% | $146.8327 | $146.83 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.44 | 7.600% | $154.3414 | $154.34 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.69 | 6.385% | $49.6712 | $49.67 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.50 | 13.114% | $18.6638 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.66 | $735.6504 | $735.65 | $735.65 | $735.60 | |