| 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 | $50.25 | 9.655% | $55.1016 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.69 | 4.489% | $161.634 | $161.63 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.58 | 4.485% | $154.199 | $154.20 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.32 | 8.415% | $178.1475 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.39 | 12.503% | $21.8143 | $21.81 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.78 | 8.589% | $14.9636 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.50 | 13.768% | $208.7643 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.51 | $794.6243 | $794.61 | $794.60 | $794.60 | |