| 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 | $51.41 | 5.860% | $54.4226 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.37 | 11.842% | $68.6374 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.98 | 9.369% | $170.5938 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.32 | 4.374% | $27.4712 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.47 | 9.385% | $246.6304 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.36 | 8.397% | $54.5887 | $54.59 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.33 | 8.410% | $5.7783 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.24 | $628.1224 | $628.12 | $628.15 | $628.10 | |