| 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 | $51.42 | 6.826% | $54.9299 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.74 | 8.794% | $16.0362 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.71 | 5.204% | $67.0255 | $67.03 | $67.05 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.81 | 8.354% | $128.7354 | $128.74 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.64 | 8.603% | $178.804 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.66 | 9.166% | $6.1788 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.86 | 6.497% | $176.6359 | $176.64 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.84 | $628.3457 | $628.36 | $628.45 | $628.20 | |