| 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 | $52.53 | 3.174% | $54.1973 | $54.20 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.46 | 13.873% | $31.2695 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.66 | 7.195% | $174.3634 | $174.36 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.74 | 7.384% | $6.1638 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.41 | 4.470% | $59.9762 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.50 | 7.362% | $215.2608 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.88 | 13.192% | $75.7028 | $75.70 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.18 | $616.9338 | $616.93 | $616.90 | $617.10 | |