| 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 | $49.83 | 10.750% | $55.1867 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.71 | 8.213% | $33.2322 | $33.23 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.97 | 10.382% | $195.343 | $195.34 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.32 | 12.519% | $156.7615 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.47 | 9.688% | $160.66 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.82 | 5.371% | $214.7672 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.75 | 12.273% | $40.1376 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.87 | $856.0882 | $856.09 | $856.10 | $856.10 | |