| 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 | $51.30 | 7.699% | $55.2496 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.98 | 7.699% | $81.8297 | $81.83 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.82 | 7.436% | $55.6733 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.56 | 11.108% | $215.0606 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.42 | 5.105% | $108.6996 | $108.70 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.59 | 6.582% | $14.4845 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.41 | 3.671% | $187.0329 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.08 | $718.0302 | $718.02 | $718.05 | $718.00 | |