| 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 | $50.83 | 9.384% | $55.5999 | $55.60 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.99 | 5.665% | $59.1618 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.47 | 5.873% | $149.7785 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.28 | 6.307% | $182.0826 | $182.08 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.62 | 13.540% | $69.9633 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.78 | 5.121% | $215.2668 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.74 | 4.693% | $36.3703 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.71 | $768.2232 | $768.22 | $768.20 | $768.40 | |