| 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 | $51.34 | 5.585% | $54.2073 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.57 | 7.345% | $71.4596 | $71.46 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.48 | 6.203% | $45.115 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.87 | 6.491% | $144.6893 | $144.69 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.75 | 11.774% | $24.3108 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.71 | 3.793% | $214.5505 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.81 | 10.499% | $143.4388 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.53 | $697.7713 | $697.78 | $697.75 | $697.80 | |