| 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 | $50.37 | 10.202% | $55.5087 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.91 | 5.158% | $47.2265 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.70 | 3.830% | $34.9907 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.44 | 3.500% | $83.2554 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.27 | 12.730% | $65.6878 | $65.69 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.68 | 11.549% | $171.4285 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.38 | 9.288% | $256.1492 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.75 | $714.2468 | $714.26 | $714.30 | $714.20 | |