| 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 | $52.45 | 5.716% | $55.448 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.94 | 8.682% | $74.9254 | $74.93 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.79 | 8.231% | $24.6658 | $24.67 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.58 | 3.173% | $181.1512 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.34 | 8.868% | $54.8042 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.37 | 5.446% | $175.4305 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.51 | 5.154% | $22.6186 | $22.62 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.98 | $589.0437 | $589.05 | $589.05 | $589.00 | |