| 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 | $51.61 | 6.125% | $54.7711 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.58 | 7.545% | $171.6203 | $171.62 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.67 | 13.420% | $48.3963 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.25 | 9.177% | $269.9401 | $269.94 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.41 | 12.515% | $130.9787 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.88 | 9.318% | $29.3847 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.52 | 4.322% | $64.1789 | $64.18 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.92 | $769.2701 | $769.27 | $769.30 | $769.30 | |