| 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 | $51.90 | 7.385% | $55.7328 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.77 | 5.342% | $55.589 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.78 | 5.110% | $170.047 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.68 | 3.789% | $150.1619 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.40 | 7.663% | $43.4959 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.59 | 3.666% | $226.6035 | $226.60 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.44 | 4.260% | $48.4183 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.56 | $750.0484 | $750.05 | $750.05 | $750.00 | |