| 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 | $52.47 | 4.830% | $55.0043 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 8.263% | $16.5101 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.57 | 12.462% | $61.3705 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.96 | 4.514% | $247.6564 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.62 | 10.836% | $256.7183 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.75 | 5.654% | $24.0363 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.75 | 9.273% | $188.7691 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.37 | $850.0650 | $850.07 | $850.00 | $850.10 | |