| 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 | $47.55 | 13.706% | $54.0672 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.46 | 13.873% | $43.7956 | $43.80 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.71 | 4.176% | $52.8276 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.74 | 11.207% | $92.0127 | $92.01 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.62 | 4.802% | $79.2513 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.31 | 9.717% | $257.0779 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.44 | 6.603% | $179.5621 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.83 | $758.5944 | $758.60 | $758.60 | $758.70 | |