| 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 | $50.84 | 8.736% | $55.2814 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.38 | 9.360% | $175.3916 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.58 | 6.442% | $154.9583 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.25 | 11.117% | $79.1709 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.40 | 8.685% | $99.3381 | $99.34 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.82 | 5.836% | $22.0351 | $22.04 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.39 | 11.449% | $99.6243 | $99.62 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.66 | $685.7997 | $685.80 | $685.80 | $685.80 | |