| 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 | $54.72 | 6.458% | $58.2538 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.79 | 7.835% | $50.456 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.55 | 5.808% | $87.3445 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.61 | 6.397% | $7.0328 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.30 | 5.418% | $161.6058 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.98 | 13.243% | $67.9232 | $67.92 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.64 | 4.629% | $239.2237 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.59 | $671.8398 | $671.83 | $671.80 | $671.80 | |