| 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 | $49.80 | 11.155% | $55.3552 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.46 | 3.871% | $188.4843 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.57 | 11.654% | $232.8767 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.37 | 4.467% | $148.7297 | $148.73 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.58 | 8.744% | $55.0027 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.93 | 13.319% | $6.7198 | $6.72 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.67 | 7.800% | $36.2963 | $36.30 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.38 | $723.4647 | $723.47 | $723.50 | $723.50 | |