| 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 | $51.82 | 6.212% | $55.0391 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.94 | 11.407% | $56.7507 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.81 | 4.129% | $70.6099 | $70.61 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.84 | 8.416% | $271.9507 | $271.95 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.82 | 6.595% | $36.0504 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.32 | 3.791% | $148.7533 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.81 | 11.148% | $33.1332 | $33.13 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.36 | $672.2873 | $672.28 | $672.30 | $672.40 | |