| 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 | $51.70 | 6.134% | $54.8713 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.44 | 5.755% | $60.7457 | $60.75 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.66 | 6.459% | $30.5111 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.97 | 5.488% | $167.6943 | $167.69 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.79 | 5.263% | $260.8312 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.58 | 9.461% | $84.9198 | $84.92 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.79 | 13.206% | $109.5721 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.93 | $769.1455 | $769.14 | $769.10 | $769.10 | |