| 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 | $51.99 | 6.527% | $55.3834 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.84 | 10.850% | $72.9836 | $72.98 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.55 | 13.556% | $192.5342 | $192.53 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.51 | 3.468% | $229.192 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.40 | 3.298% | $23.1388 | $23.14 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.60 | 4.254% | $227.8992 | $227.90 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.75 | 13.640% | $76.9911 | $76.99 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.64 | $878.1223 | $878.11 | $878.20 | $878.10 | |