| 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 | $50.39 | 9.471% | $55.1624 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.53 | 8.770% | $11.4535 | $11.45 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.58 | 6.480% | $131.588 | $131.59 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.98 | 4.535% | $16.7047 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.33 | 9.223% | $178.3939 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.95 | 4.830% | $179.2069 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.57 | 4.180% | $41.224 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.33 | $613.7334 | $613.72 | $613.70 | $613.80 | |