| 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 | $51.37 | 5.339% | $54.1126 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.31 | 6.378% | $172.6621 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.54 | 4.111% | $35.9599 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.25 | 8.375% | $103.2272 | $103.23 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.51 | 13.342% | $269.1986 | $269.20 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.30 | 8.518% | $32.881 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.57 | 3.829% | $30.7022 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.85 | $698.7436 | $698.74 | $698.75 | $698.80 | |