| 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 | $54.53 | 3.607% | $56.4969 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.26 | 3.285% | $125.2434 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.78 | 11.160% | $232.0798 | $232.08 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.97 | 13.514% | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.94 | 9.560% | $24.0375 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.53 | 7.270% | $155.0373 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.46 | 11.272% | $144.0527 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.47 | $810.6976 | $810.70 | $810.75 | $810.70 | |