| 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 | $51.88 | 6.311% | $55.1541 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.76 | 11.545% | $85.6219 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.49 | 6.509% | $108.096 | $108.10 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.60 | 5.128% | $42.682 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.45 | 10.416% | $215.8081 | $215.81 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.47 | 9.419% | $5.9852 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.90 | 8.616% | $151.9538 | $151.95 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.55 | $665.3011 | $665.30 | $665.30 | $665.40 | |