| 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 | $49.54 | 11.419% | $55.197 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.35 | 5.791% | $56.4395 | $56.44 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.68 | 9.457% | $229.5094 | $229.51 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.52 | 8.765% | $171.3266 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.38 | 4.745% | $7.7302 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.35 | 6.522% | $73.873 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.94 | 12.208% | $49.3042 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.76 | $643.3799 | $643.38 | $643.40 | $643.30 | |