| 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 | $49.65 | 12.385% | $55.7992 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.45 | 12.770% | $14.0399 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.83 | 12.779% | $157.6989 | $157.70 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.39 | 5.728% | $76.5365 | $76.54 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.30 | 3.165% | $130.2974 | $130.30 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.98 | 5.257% | $90.5 | $90.50 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.50 | 5.616% | $256.1188 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.10 | $780.9907 | $781.00 | $781.00 | $780.90 | |