| 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 | $48.36 | 13.680% | $54.9756 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.78 | 5.463% | $71.4828 | $71.48 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.63 | 12.214% | $123.0202 | $123.02 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.79 | 6.650% | $231.2065 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.25 | 9.112% | $35.1886 | $35.19 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.70 | 7.429% | $165.1184 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.92 | 4.235% | $95.8128 | $95.81 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.43 | $776.8049 | $776.81 | $776.80 | $776.80 | |