| 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 | $49.69 | 12.689% | $55.9952 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.28 | 8.710% | $30.7432 | $30.74 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.28 | 12.847% | $14.9861 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.90 | 9.618% | $216.934 | $216.93 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.31 | 7.228% | $180.4754 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.69 | 4.605% | $126.2478 | $126.25 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.95 | 11.729% | $123.9633 | $123.96 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.10 | $749.3450 | $749.35 | $749.40 | $749.30 | |