| 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 | $49.39 | 11.848% | $55.2417 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.45 | 5.667% | $11.0422 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.57 | 3.738% | $170.7216 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.99 | 5.129% | $155.5804 | $155.58 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.73 | 5.399% | $68.2248 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.36 | 7.318% | $103.4116 | $103.41 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.87 | 4.756% | $260.7063 | $260.71 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.36 | $824.9286 | $824.92 | $824.90 | $824.80 | |