| 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 | $50.30 | 10.170% | $55.4155 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.89 | 4.784% | $12.4588 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.98 | 4.726% | $140.3119 | $140.31 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.81 | 8.725% | $55.2432 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.29 | 9.262% | $87.7265 | $87.73 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.55 | 8.393% | $143.6749 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.84 | 9.772% | $269.8635 | $269.86 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.66 | $764.6943 | $764.69 | $764.65 | $764.70 | |