| 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 | $51.59 | 7.673% | $55.5485 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.60 | 6.197% | $146.1271 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.66 | 10.620% | $19.5355 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.81 | 6.123% | $190.8198 | $190.82 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.41 | 13.563% | $27.7207 | $27.72 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.99 | 6.246% | $190.1697 | $190.17 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.80 | 10.130% | $257.4839 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.86 | $887.4052 | $887.41 | $887.40 | $887.30 | |