| 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 | $53.32 | 7.799% | $57.4784 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.74 | 10.394% | $40.5588 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.54 | 3.745% | $19.2343 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.35 | 8.736% | $165.6593 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.25 | 12.634% | $77.999 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.36 | 13.780% | $69.8154 | $69.82 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.83 | 12.391% | $260.5561 | $260.56 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.39 | $691.3013 | $691.31 | $691.30 | $691.40 | |