| 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 | $48.96 | 12.798% | $55.2259 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.60 | 8.778% | $257.3687 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.57 | 7.474% | $67.2465 | $67.25 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.62 | 9.124% | $69.4247 | $69.42 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.63 | 9.688% | $240.9078 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.87 | 7.678% | $12.7814 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.60 | 6.335% | $36.7919 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.85 | $739.7469 | $739.75 | $739.75 | $739.70 | |