| 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 | $48.85 | 13.600% | $55.4936 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.51 | 6.815% | $60.3612 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.31 | 12.451% | $101.5545 | $101.55 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.42 | 8.522% | $159.9831 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.25 | 9.132% | $137.7792 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.98 | 5.842% | $124.8724 | $124.87 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.45 | 4.282% | $149.5925 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.77 | $789.6365 | $789.62 | $789.65 | $789.80 | |