| 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 | $54.32 | 7.228% | $58.2462 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.61 | 3.149% | $161.5416 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.54 | 5.498% | $11.1195 | $11.12 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.57 | 4.124% | $17.2533 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.79 | 4.713% | $156.8496 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.65 | 10.747% | $59.4158 | $59.42 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.53 | 9.332% | $253.1364 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.01 | $717.5624 | $717.57 | $717.55 | $717.40 | |