| 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 | $50.52 | 10.455% | $55.8019 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.47 | 5.159% | $18.3713 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.90 | 6.240% | $64.7002 | $64.70 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.25 | 4.159% | $125.2512 | $125.25 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.68 | 3.355% | $171.2386 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.25 | 13.274% | $42.1946 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.80 | 8.701% | $37.8279 | $37.83 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.87 | $515.3857 | $515.38 | $515.40 | $515.40 | |