| 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 | $50.83 | 8.616% | $55.2095 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.37 | 10.463% | $32.443 | $32.44 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.99 | 3.649% | $259.1121 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.80 | 4.385% | $43.6329 | $43.63 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.60 | 8.417% | $74.3741 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.71 | 8.507% | $172.2115 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.70 | 12.867% | $132.8445 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.00 | $769.8276 | $769.81 | $769.80 | $769.70 | |