| 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 | $51.99 | 6.838% | $55.5451 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.70 | 12.822% | $101.2013 | $101.20 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.31 | 13.817% | $34.4979 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.56 | 3.578% | $49.2617 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.58 | 12.515% | $73.7873 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.31 | 5.630% | $123.9146 | $123.91 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.91 | 8.256% | $248.8914 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.36 | $687.0993 | $687.10 | $687.10 | $687.10 | |