| 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 | $49.32 | 12.431% | $55.451 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.48 | 3.783% | $103.2433 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.34 | 10.783% | $269.5794 | $269.58 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.52 | 7.512% | $174.7285 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.56 | 7.427% | $31.7554 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.66 | 13.829% | $87.2613 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.97 | 7.139% | $73.8938 | $73.89 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.85 | $795.9127 | $795.91 | $795.95 | $796.00 | |