| 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 | $51.99 | 5.375% | $54.7845 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.29 | 4.814% | $38.037 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.37 | 7.358% | $251.6149 | $251.61 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.80 | 3.567% | $36.0413 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.55 | 7.527% | $141.4518 | $141.45 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.88 | 11.570% | $135.9815 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.61 | 4.216% | $23.5632 | $23.56 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.49 | $681.4742 | $681.46 | $681.50 | $681.50 | |