| 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 | $51.56 | 5.541% | $54.4169 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.98 | 6.388% | $12.7453 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.55 | 7.817% | $20.0001 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.68 | 3.242% | $113.2358 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.43 | 4.400% | $45.3409 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.42 | 9.242% | $144.6583 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.84 | 8.575% | $269.0923 | $269.09 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.46 | $659.4896 | $659.50 | $659.50 | $659.40 | |