| 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 | $52.64 | 4.438% | $54.9762 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.57 | 10.211% | $27.0788 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.57 | 4.843% | $64.5518 | $64.55 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.73 | 13.294% | $83.5317 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.27 | 12.296% | $29.5002 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.78 | 8.746% | $188.9788 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.74 | 11.843% | $267.014 | $267.01 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.30 | $715.6315 | $715.63 | $715.70 | $715.70 | |