| 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 | $48.75 | 13.821% | $55.4877 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.77 | 13.423% | $125.6387 | $125.64 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.31 | 4.292% | $158.8471 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.74 | 6.139% | $127.0908 | $127.09 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.67 | 8.351% | $149.1668 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.37 | 5.628% | $12.0099 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.32 | 10.518% | $208.1275 | $208.13 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.93 | $836.3685 | $836.38 | $836.40 | $836.30 | |