| 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 | $49.79 | 10.506% | $55.0209 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.63 | 3.525% | $38.9565 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.73 | 7.561% | $70.6998 | $70.70 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.81 | 9.665% | $20.628 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.60 | 12.690% | $108.8585 | $108.86 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.56 | 6.217% | $142.9256 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.60 | 11.458% | $174.5432 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.72 | $611.6325 | $611.64 | $611.65 | $611.60 | |