| 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 | $51.50 | 6.845% | $55.0252 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.92 | 13.455% | $28.273 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.64 | 7.200% | $13.5501 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.90 | 3.500% | $141.6915 | $141.69 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.91 | 4.526% | $36.49 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.75 | 12.575% | $156.1978 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.77 | 8.690% | $237.7811 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.39 | $669.0087 | $669.01 | $669.05 | $669.10 | |