| 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 | $51.29 | 7.207% | $54.9865 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.27 | 11.840% | $32.7356 | $32.74 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.69 | 13.703% | $227.0535 | $227.05 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.77 | 11.300% | $70.976 | $70.98 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.41 | 3.731% | $233.82 | $233.82 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.83 | 13.341% | $36.0764 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.72 | 12.799% | $218.5142 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.98 | $874.1622 | $874.17 | $874.20 | $874.20 | |