| 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 | $53.25 | 3.571% | $55.1516 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.67 | 4.594% | $39.4006 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.99 | 8.818% | $93.5726 | $93.57 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.58 | 11.502% | $232.5709 | $232.57 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.40 | 10.559% | $165.1751 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.29 | 7.377% | $43.2622 | $43.26 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.72 | 8.551% | $31.1758 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.90 | $660.3088 | $660.31 | $660.30 | $660.50 | |