| 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 | $50.45 | 9.545% | $55.2655 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.25 | 13.422% | $53.5919 | $53.59 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.99 | 8.501% | $65.0897 | $65.09 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.53 | 8.655% | $217.8859 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.74 | 7.434% | $137.2362 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.96 | 8.126% | $92.9451 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.88 | 10.713% | $70.7235 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.80 | $692.7378 | $692.75 | $692.75 | $692.70 | |