| 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 | $48.90 | 12.478% | $55.0017 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.41 | 5.217% | $6.7444 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.67 | 6.729% | $49.8104 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.66 | 11.213% | $66.3497 | $66.35 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.59 | 7.140% | $114.2005 | $114.20 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.78 | 6.852% | $56.3965 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.37 | 10.563% | $199.4225 | $199.42 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.38 | $547.9257 | $547.92 | $547.90 | $547.80 | |