| 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 | $51.68 | 5.501% | $54.5229 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.35 | 12.745% | $57.8946 | $57.89 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.55 | 4.484% | $76.848 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.49 | 10.273% | $199.0317 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.71 | 3.478% | $67.9954 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.73 | 9.620% | $72.0532 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.34 | 10.502% | $207.0144 | $207.01 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.85 | $735.3602 | $735.35 | $735.35 | $735.30 | |