| 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 | $55.39 | 7.375% | $59.475 | $59.48 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.51 | 5.339% | $93.2355 | $93.24 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.70 | 5.220% | $20.7283 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.71 | 3.616% | $153.0512 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.51 | 5.870% | $12.1856 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.42 | 3.383% | $150.3396 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.31 | 3.700% | $208.7585 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.55 | $697.7737 | $697.79 | $697.85 | $697.80 | |