| 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 | 3.291% | $53.4531 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.71 | 8.613% | $134.3651 | $134.37 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.30 | 6.254% | $44.9454 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.72 | 6.333% | $9.2722 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.34 | 10.422% | $145.0283 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.67 | 9.484% | $256.9261 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.59 | 5.296% | $10.0979 | $10.10 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.08 | $654.0881 | $654.10 | $654.10 | $654.10 | |