| 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 | $50.75 | 8.828% | $55.2302 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.41 | 8.520% | $69.8977 | $69.90 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.36 | 6.683% | $155.0744 | $155.07 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.72 | 3.428% | $214.8406 | $214.84 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.84 | 12.819% | $33.6652 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.94 | 3.144% | $22.6298 | $22.63 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.30 | 8.511% | $181.5389 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.32 | $732.8768 | $732.88 | $732.90 | $732.80 | |