| 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 | $48.30 | 13.198% | $54.6746 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.60 | 3.585% | $166.3575 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.90 | 3.164% | $255.7436 | $255.74 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.53 | 8.513% | $74.364 | $74.36 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.73 | 6.657% | $195.9609 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.56 | 12.622% | $47.9319 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.40 | 7.337% | $266.6251 | $266.63 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.02 | $1,061.6576 | $1,061.65 | $1,061.65 | $1,061.70 | |