| 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 | $51.99 | 6.745% | $55.4967 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.27 | 12.139% | $55.2509 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.39 | 3.539% | $245.7912 | $245.79 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.47 | 8.758% | $101.6561 | $101.66 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.40 | 5.623% | $107.1017 | $107.10 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.68 | 8.417% | $11.5789 | $11.58 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.60 | 8.253% | $133.8007 | $133.80 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.80 | $710.6762 | $710.68 | $710.70 | $710.80 | |