| 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 | $51.74 | 6.245% | $54.9712 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.30 | 4.258% | $39.9308 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.52 | 6.576% | $70.8944 | $70.89 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.60 | 12.390% | $49.002 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.50 | 12.372% | $188.2231 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.80 | 11.292% | $97.7144 | $97.71 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.69 | 3.346% | $254.9442 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.15 | $755.6801 | $755.66 | $755.65 | $755.60 | |