| 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 | $50.82 | 5.567% | $53.6491 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.48 | 7.288% | $188.269 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.95 | 12.870% | $38.3194 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.83 | 5.782% | $69.6363 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.36 | 9.658% | $56.3203 | $56.32 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.98 | 7.600% | $246.3825 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.84 | 7.390% | $39.5625 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.26 | $692.1391 | $692.14 | $692.10 | $692.10 | |