| 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 | $50.78 | 9.569% | $55.6391 | $55.64 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.28 | 6.228% | $116.086 | $116.09 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.64 | 11.715% | $131.4215 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.30 | 4.826% | $7.6523 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.31 | 13.816% | $27.6687 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.35 | 13.415% | $158.0438 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.53 | 13.403% | $239.8814 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.19 | $736.3928 | $736.39 | $736.40 | $736.40 | |