| 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 | $51.75 | 6.253% | $54.9859 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.69 | 3.479% | $142.4802 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.26 | 8.796% | $23.13 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.87 | 13.106% | $161.5945 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.95 | 10.861% | $33.2029 | $33.20 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.80 | 11.299% | $123.3193 | $123.32 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.60 | 4.721% | $165.0403 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.92 | $703.7531 | $703.75 | $703.80 | $703.70 | |