| 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 | $53.74 | 4.137% | $55.9632 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.64 | 5.663% | $34.4884 | $34.49 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.60 | 7.820% | $238.9291 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.57 | 4.671% | $143.9959 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.37 | 9.107% | $76.7786 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.45 | 6.225% | $58.9018 | $58.90 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.92 | 8.610% | $143.2783 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.29 | $752.3353 | $752.34 | $752.40 | $752.40 | |