| 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 | $53.44 | 4.515% | $55.8528 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.40 | 8.241% | $239.6456 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.51 | 13.620% | $34.6655 | $34.67 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.76 | 3.463% | $149.773 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.74 | 13.437% | $58.6923 | $58.69 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.27 | 7.459% | $70.1385 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.70 | 7.220% | $31.8443 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.82 | $640.6120 | $640.61 | $640.60 | $640.60 | |