| 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 | $51.39 | 7.856% | $55.4272 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.37 | 10.680% | $72.3515 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.87 | 5.488% | $36.7837 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.74 | 12.544% | $232.6735 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.28 | 10.728% | $106.6089 | $106.61 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.38 | 11.201% | $57.1351 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.74 | 8.874% | $178.2703 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.77 | $739.2502 | $739.25 | $739.25 | $739.30 | |