| 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 | $49.58 | 11.678% | $55.37 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.90 | 7.180% | $12.7544 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.49 | 4.563% | $86.254 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.47 | 7.848% | $10.2132 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.81 | 7.414% | $229.6619 | $229.66 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.36 | 7.559% | $153.121 | $153.12 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.68 | 5.753% | $73.6887 | $73.69 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.29 | $621.0632 | $621.05 | $621.00 | $621.20 | |