| 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 | $49.95 | 10.257% | $55.0734 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.71 | 5.666% | $33.5067 | $33.51 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.82 | 11.241% | $45.4086 | $45.41 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.49 | 8.777% | $9.2352 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.76 | 7.311% | $202.5602 | $202.56 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.39 | 10.803% | $227.5783 | $227.58 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.60 | 9.183% | $212.4701 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.72 | $785.8325 | $785.84 | $785.80 | $785.90 | |