| 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 | $51.65 | 5.832% | $54.6622 | $54.66 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.86 | 13.479% | $30.4805 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.68 | 5.172% | $11.2324 | $11.23 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.77 | 5.236% | $172.345 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.37 | 13.449% | $116.1377 | $116.14 | $116.15 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.35 | 11.817% | $13.8094 | $13.81 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.93 | 7.455% | $222.3566 | $222.36 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.61 | $621.0238 | $621.03 | $621.05 | $621.00 | |