| 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 | $48.77 | 12.751% | $54.9887 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.47 | 12.287% | $171.204 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.91 | 11.763% | $33.4283 | $33.43 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.75 | 8.610% | $76.8416 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.48 | 7.855% | $230.2489 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.93 | 12.584% | $249.8577 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.28 | 3.657% | $99.801 | $99.80 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.59 | $916.3702 | $916.37 | $916.40 | $916.30 | |