| 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 | $50.61 | 9.117% | $55.2241 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.88 | 5.750% | $85.5306 | $85.53 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.31 | 3.279% | $257.4849 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.93 | 4.773% | $59.6473 | $59.65 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.32 | 7.221% | $161.1746 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.46 | 11.661% | $212.6695 | $212.67 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.85 | 6.676% | $30.776 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.36 | $862.5070 | $862.50 | $862.50 | $862.50 | |