| 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 | $54.26 | 11.404% | $60.4478 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.39 | 6.530% | $16.395 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.95 | 4.285% | $38.5333 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.30 | 3.483% | $143.117 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.60 | 8.866% | $51.8202 | $51.82 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.55 | 6.547% | $210.4836 | $210.48 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.51 | 3.284% | $32.5448 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.56 | $553.3417 | $553.34 | $553.35 | $553.20 | |