| 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 | $51.56 | 7.493% | $55.4234 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.99 | 8.238% | $135.2867 | $135.29 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.77 | 6.705% | $20.0285 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.83 | 4.723% | $104.545 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.35 | 6.640% | $107.0132 | $107.01 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.50 | 5.310% | $206.9342 | $206.93 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.46 | 3.193% | $158.36 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.46 | $787.5910 | $787.59 | $787.60 | $787.50 | |