| 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 | $51.60 | 7.334% | $55.3843 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.86 | 7.454% | $94.4091 | $94.41 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.66 | 8.818% | $26.8345 | $26.83 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.48 | 5.272% | $49.9831 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.54 | 5.814% | $158.2343 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.58 | 13.373% | $166.1821 | $166.18 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.39 | 11.605% | $86.3711 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.11 | $637.3985 | $637.38 | $637.45 | $637.40 | |