| 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 | $50.28 | 10.840% | $55.7304 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.28 | 4.791% | $68.4076 | $68.41 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.39 | 5.471% | $26.7791 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.63 | 8.226% | $34.2319 | $34.23 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.57 | 7.533% | $94.1666 | $94.17 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.61 | 9.447% | $7.2344 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.57 | 12.525% | $261.6994 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.33 | $548.2494 | $548.25 | $548.30 | $548.20 | |