| 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 | $51.26 | 7.592% | $55.1517 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.37 | 8.620% | $30.8155 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.97 | 4.728% | $59.6635 | $59.66 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.60 | 3.778% | $20.3405 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.45 | 5.297% | $188.9555 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.38 | 8.742% | $270.0934 | $270.09 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.60 | 11.367% | $61.9201 | $61.92 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.63 | $686.9402 | $686.94 | $686.90 | $687.00 | |