| 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 | $49.41 | 13.324% | $55.9934 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.29 | 9.810% | $84.8721 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.70 | 6.865% | $59.5238 | $59.52 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.82 | 5.682% | $146.7078 | $146.71 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.80 | 3.656% | $101.3756 | $101.38 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.83 | 12.209% | $263.5004 | $263.50 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.50 | 8.245% | $16.778 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.35 | $728.7511 | $728.75 | $728.75 | $728.80 | |