| 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 | $50.53 | 13.128% | $57.1636 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.89 | 3.795% | $72.5423 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.55 | 8.649% | $132.0629 | $132.06 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.94 | 4.825% | $20.9021 | $20.90 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.48 | 12.425% | $186.0409 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.85 | 13.831% | $229.7679 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.71 | 10.369% | $44.9312 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.95 | $743.4109 | $743.40 | $743.40 | $743.40 | |