| 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 | $50.98 | 8.420% | $55.2725 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.60 | 5.470% | $15.3986 | $15.40 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.98 | 5.294% | $87.373 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.55 | 13.178% | $241.6916 | $241.69 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.97 | 11.217% | $55.5751 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.30 | 12.330% | $76.7214 | $76.72 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.32 | 6.499% | $212.2738 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.70 | $744.3060 | $744.30 | $744.25 | $744.40 | |