| 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 | $51.42 | 7.725% | $55.3922 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.34 | 13.842% | $57.3081 | $57.31 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.60 | 9.748% | $129.0636 | $129.06 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.63 | 9.220% | $70.5889 | $70.59 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.29 | 7.765% | $152.2612 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.48 | 11.443% | $145.4108 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.75 | 6.649% | $91.4515 | $91.45 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.51 | $701.4763 | $701.47 | $701.45 | $701.60 | |