| 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 | $49.81 | 11.286% | $55.4316 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.56 | 4.182% | $80.8036 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.97 | 7.210% | $261.5602 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.59 | 9.654% | $161.8383 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.64 | 9.378% | $187.7364 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.82 | 3.409% | $205.5978 | $205.60 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.85 | 4.281% | $16.5285 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.24 | $969.4964 | $969.50 | $969.55 | $969.40 | |