| 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 | $48.97 | 13.334% | $55.4997 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.88 | 4.287% | $18.6465 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.97 | 6.432% | $167.0663 | $167.07 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.41 | 10.213% | $9.2689 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.50 | 9.365% | $132.8785 | $132.88 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.57 | 8.705% | $70.1908 | $70.19 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.47 | 11.297% | $83.9958 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.77 | $537.5465 | $537.56 | $537.55 | $537.60 | |