| 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 | $48.80 | 12.204% | $54.7556 | $54.76 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.38 | 5.420% | $78.4114 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.86 | 6.868% | $94.9629 | $94.96 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.59 | 11.856% | $8.4899 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.64 | 8.220% | $25.5832 | $25.58 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.52 | 5.444% | $71.1958 | $71.20 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.46 | 9.780% | $218.9672 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.25 | $552.3660 | $552.37 | $552.35 | $552.50 | |