| 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 | $51.53 | 5.820% | $54.529 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.62 | 10.513% | $190.7675 | $190.77 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.98 | 5.267% | $8.4003 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.85 | 6.586% | $239.6586 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.48 | 4.508% | $13.0426 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.31 | 13.216% | $174.7036 | $174.70 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.56 | 6.832% | $8.0765 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.33 | $689.1781 | $689.18 | $689.20 | $689.20 | |