| 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 | $50.84 | 8.455% | $55.1385 | $55.14 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.73 | 13.748% | $25.8549 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.33 | 11.376% | $268.7837 | $268.78 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.51 | 10.525% | $23.7739 | $23.77 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.37 | 12.174% | $253.9283 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.41 | 4.544% | $179.1989 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.49 | 3.635% | $50.2526 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.68 | $856.9308 | $856.92 | $856.95 | $857.00 | |