| 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 | $50.80 | 8.749% | $55.2445 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.71 | 10.360% | $65.896 | $65.90 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.45 | 5.643% | $154.7142 | $154.71 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.46 | 4.657% | $223.4008 | $223.40 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.30 | 4.169% | $106.5649 | $106.56 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.26 | 8.526% | $16.5611 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.55 | 7.625% | $120.0557 | $120.06 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.53 | $742.4372 | $742.43 | $742.40 | $742.50 | |