| 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 | $51.63 | 7.598% | $55.5528 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.40 | 6.809% | $31.4018 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.78 | 11.530% | $39.9054 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.82 | 9.144% | $260.6577 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.74 | 8.459% | $81.0623 | $81.06 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.89 | 8.837% | $46.6802 | $46.68 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.37 | 12.576% | $37.5666 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.63 | $552.8268 | $552.83 | $552.80 | $553.00 | |