| 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 | $50.25 | 9.700% | $55.1243 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.28 | 6.689% | $72.8472 | $72.85 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.81 | 12.569% | $63.9504 | $63.95 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.68 | 7.458% | $193.0805 | $193.08 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.77 | 8.139% | $200.8898 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.46 | 10.547% | $202.8095 | $202.81 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.87 | 12.783% | $46.0944 | $46.09 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.12 | $834.7961 | $834.79 | $834.80 | $834.80 | |