| 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 | $51.78 | 6.537% | $55.1649 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.27 | 8.300% | $261.2954 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.35 | 7.631% | $48.8107 | $48.81 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.36 | 9.145% | $23.3134 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.77 | 5.871% | $59.0443 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.39 | 6.797% | $129.6409 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.48 | 8.758% | $170.1845 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.40 | $747.4541 | $747.44 | $747.45 | $747.40 | |