| 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 | $50.59 | 8.386% | $54.8325 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.60 | 7.336% | $21.0379 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.75 | 9.850% | $18.3999 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.96 | 13.334% | $176.7557 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.35 | 4.429% | $126.7246 | $126.72 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.45 | 6.867% | $265.5111 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.62 | 4.659% | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.32 | $740.3117 | $740.31 | $740.30 | $740.30 | |