| 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 | $51.75 | 7.103% | $55.4258 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.97 | 5.335% | $261.1992 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.63 | 10.602% | $9.545 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.77 | 9.395% | $28.1911 | $28.19 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.98 | 3.558% | $44.5092 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.52 | 4.230% | $207.9597 | $207.96 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.79 | 7.420% | $112.5654 | $112.57 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.41 | $719.3954 | $719.41 | $719.40 | $719.40 | |