| 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 | $49.78 | 11.253% | $55.3817 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.90 | 13.511% | $120.2081 | $120.21 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.66 | 8.630% | $228.84 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.47 | 9.315% | $7.0727 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.40 | 7.392% | $206.6222 | $206.62 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.38 | 12.450% | $29.6643 | $29.66 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.76 | 9.149% | $73.9594 | $73.96 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.35 | $721.7484 | $721.74 | $721.70 | $721.80 | |