| 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 | $49.79 | 12.369% | $55.9485 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.90 | 8.513% | $161.5759 | $161.58 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.73 | 8.230% | $31.0945 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.91 | 11.461% | $48.9425 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.46 | 7.120% | $245.7976 | $245.80 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.85 | 13.581% | $24.8174 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.85 | 11.146% | $229.9055 | $229.91 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.49 | $798.0819 | $798.09 | $798.10 | $798.00 | |