| 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 | $52.66 | 5.325% | $55.4641 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.94 | 5.366% | $14.688 | $14.69 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.95 | 6.727% | $85.3282 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.36 | 13.472% | $175.1554 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.80 | 8.196% | $189.1266 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.98 | 13.490% | $6.7867 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.92 | 9.631% | $163.2625 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.61 | $689.8115 | $689.82 | $689.85 | $689.90 | |