| 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 | $52.59 | 5.663% | $55.5682 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.51 | 6.681% | $47.4837 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.90 | 12.872% | $22.4615 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.38 | 6.339% | $206.7017 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.92 | 11.588% | $224.2026 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.95 | 5.118% | $95.6048 | $95.60 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.94 | 5.753% | $173.3715 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.19 | $825.3940 | $825.38 | $825.35 | $825.50 | |