| 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 | $50.34 | 9.608% | $55.1767 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.69 | 12.846% | $60.587 | $60.59 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.98 | 9.347% | $74.3341 | $74.33 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.35 | 12.107% | $182.0057 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.48 | 6.478% | $26.0658 | $26.07 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.96 | 4.159% | $171.8207 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.95 | 3.239% | $69.1185 | $69.12 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.75 | $639.1085 | $639.12 | $639.10 | $639.10 | |