| 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 | $48.35 | 13.709% | $54.9783 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.56 | 7.706% | $80.3056 | $80.31 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.32 | 8.787% | $157.0014 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.28 | 9.294% | $261.5187 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.26 | 4.505% | $152.849 | $152.85 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.46 | 6.733% | $39.9822 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.99 | 5.633% | $89.7775 | $89.78 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.22 | $836.4127 | $836.42 | $836.45 | $836.40 | |