| 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 | $48.96 | 12.689% | $55.1725 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.30 | 9.268% | $201.3809 | $201.38 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.32 | 13.815% | $36.785 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.68 | 4.370% | $8.0156 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.98 | 3.568% | $23.7999 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.39 | 3.660% | $207.7243 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.96 | 8.143% | $184.8813 | $184.88 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.59 | $717.7595 | $717.76 | $717.75 | $717.80 | |