| 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 | $51.82 | 12.725% | $58.4141 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.51 | 8.736% | $20.127 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.58 | 5.135% | $6.9179 | $6.92 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.64 | 7.590% | $228.7794 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.72 | 10.530% | $50.5343 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.77 | 5.738% | $257.7575 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.32 | 9.526% | $16.7794 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.36 | $639.3096 | $639.31 | $639.35 | $639.30 | |