| 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 | $55.56 | 5.374% | $58.5458 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.97 | 5.611% | $139.3748 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.36 | 12.265% | $141.8581 | $141.86 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.79 | 4.428% | $185.6625 | $185.66 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.59 | 9.690% | $115.8217 | $115.82 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.67 | 7.639% | $54.5407 | $54.54 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.48 | 13.184% | $9.598 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.42 | $705.4016 | $705.40 | $705.35 | $705.40 | |