| 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 | $51.37 | 7.402% | $55.1724 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.26 | 12.426% | $64.3751 | $64.38 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.72 | 4.221% | $10.1303 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.38 | 13.444% | $202.3614 | $202.36 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.55 | 12.534% | $33.2538 | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.68 | 11.158% | $259.754 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.64 | 7.748% | $194.636 | $194.64 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.60 | $819.6830 | $819.68 | $819.70 | $819.80 | |