| 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 | $51.96 | 4.722% | $54.4136 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.56 | 13.266% | $194.3191 | $194.32 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.53 | 12.588% | $94.0448 | $94.04 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.60 | 11.562% | $50.8723 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.44 | 13.610% | $61.8493 | $61.85 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.71 | 3.768% | $28.7541 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.51 | 10.517% | $129.8685 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.31 | $614.1217 | $614.11 | $614.05 | $614.10 | |