| 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 | $50.74 | 8.417% | $55.0108 | $55.01 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.29 | 8.443% | $52.3671 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.57 | 9.685% | $92.7606 | $92.76 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.31 | 4.848% | $76.8641 | $76.86 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.43 | 6.862% | $19.6947 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.96 | 11.802% | $179.9565 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.57 | 8.170% | $216.9566 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.87 | $693.6104 | $693.61 | $693.55 | $693.80 | |