| 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 | $52.54 | 5.610% | $55.4875 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.63 | 13.480% | $15.4673 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.35 | 13.593% | $56.0581 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.77 | 13.826% | $280.8884 | $280.89 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.51 | 5.412% | $237.7146 | $237.71 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.64 | 7.129% | $113.1711 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.94 | 10.478% | $28.658 | $28.66 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.38 | $787.4450 | $787.45 | $787.40 | $787.60 | |