| 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 | $50.78 | 8.605% | $55.1496 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.31 | 6.726% | $77.1736 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.53 | 11.342% | $38.4464 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.77 | 3.320% | $5.9616 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.33 | 13.130% | $269.6227 | $269.62 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.27 | 8.693% | $164.4199 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.80 | 6.766% | $198.3712 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.79 | $809.1450 | $809.14 | $809.05 | $809.10 | |