| 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 | $50.39 | 11.440% | $56.1546 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.34 | 4.693% | $19.2007 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.39 | 7.584% | $44.529 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.65 | 9.625% | $142.1288 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.55 | 7.743% | $68.4707 | $68.47 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.57 | 12.850% | $220.7007 | $220.70 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.75 | 6.287% | $219.7484 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.64 | $770.9329 | $770.93 | $770.95 | $770.90 | |