| 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 | $55.42 | 11.471% | $61.7772 | $61.78 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.63 | 7.258% | $16.7644 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.84 | 8.842% | $80.3689 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.98 | 10.604% | $47.5376 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.44 | 13.474% | $278.5106 | $278.51 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.70 | 6.850% | $34.94 | $34.94 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.45 | 11.363% | $35.0237 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.46 | $554.9224 | $554.92 | $554.90 | $554.90 | |