| 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 | $51.53 | 6.682% | $54.9732 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.51 | 11.133% | $142.817 | $142.82 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.79 | 12.490% | $207.8703 | $207.87 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.26 | 5.450% | $13.9827 | $13.98 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.33 | 5.327% | $116.2073 | $116.21 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.97 | 11.505% | $75.7899 | $75.79 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.34 | 5.700% | $69.0644 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.73 | $680.7048 | $680.70 | $680.65 | $680.80 | |