| 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 | $50.56 | 10.251% | $55.7429 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.66 | 3.787% | $131.4566 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.25 | 6.700% | $62.1528 | $62.15 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.26 | 8.390% | $134.6854 | $134.69 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.42 | 7.544% | $116.5992 | $116.60 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.26 | 12.680% | $174.947 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.36 | 8.370% | $6.8923 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.77 | $682.4762 | $682.48 | $682.50 | $682.50 | |