| 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 | $55.43 | 3.706% | $57.4842 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.83 | 6.868% | $70.3512 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.95 | 11.334% | $221.499 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.58 | 12.654% | $115.5605 | $115.56 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.41 | 11.825% | $45.1885 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.55 | 13.476% | $203.7462 | $203.75 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.75 | 4.752% | $242.7628 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.50 | $956.5924 | $956.59 | $956.60 | $956.70 | |