| 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 | $50.82 | 8.464% | $55.1214 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.62 | 10.641% | $271.7564 | $271.76 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.79 | 5.630% | $96.9578 | $96.96 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.62 | 12.499% | $54.697 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.47 | 7.324% | $36.9946 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.50 | 12.718% | $150.4785 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.47 | 11.855% | $104.5509 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.29 | $770.5566 | $770.56 | $770.55 | $770.70 | |