| 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 | $51.75 | 7.220% | $55.4864 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.37 | 12.504% | $30.7923 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.81 | 8.447% | $229.7016 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.87 | 11.684% | $151.7451 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.38 | 8.622% | $189.415 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.33 | 7.741% | $13.2845 | $13.28 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.76 | 12.449% | $238.122 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.27 | $908.5469 | $908.55 | $908.55 | $908.50 | |