| 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 | $44.72 | 10.800% | $49.5498 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.35 | 8.455% | $31.8315 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.28 | 6.543% | $91.9253 | $91.93 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.27 | 9.473% | $87.874 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.28 | 11.188% | $180.4359 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.38 | 4.208% | $137.9506 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.71 | 11.570% | $117.9406 | $117.94 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.99 | $697.5077 | $697.51 | $697.55 | $697.40 | |