| 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 | $51.99 | 5.625% | $54.9144 | $54.91 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.37 | 8.128% | $183.1364 | $183.14 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.68 | 9.581% | $179.3622 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.83 | 5.231% | $13.5011 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.32 | 5.586% | $156.6052 | $156.61 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.99 | 5.684% | $17.9557 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.56 | 3.299% | $11.9414 | $11.94 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.74 | $617.4164 | $617.42 | $617.40 | $617.40 | |