| 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 | $52.89 | 4.295% | $55.1616 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.90 | 5.842% | $55.9904 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.99 | 8.248% | $267.3617 | $267.36 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.74 | 11.399% | $7.5083 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.34 | 12.181% | $228.1088 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.80 | 9.191% | $136.2704 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.62 | 5.839% | $10.1817 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.28 | $760.5829 | $760.58 | $760.55 | $760.70 | |