| 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 | $52.38 | 6.134% | $55.593 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.90 | 5.229% | $23.0452 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.83 | 11.510% | $221.7153 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.87 | 13.587% | $31.6567 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.77 | 5.849% | $198.7527 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.98 | 5.649% | $170.0738 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.39 | 9.260% | $36.4819 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.12 | $737.3186 | $737.32 | $737.30 | $737.40 | |