| 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 | $50.93 | 8.756% | $55.3894 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.71 | 12.318% | $164.7817 | $164.78 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.60 | 8.604% | $224.3759 | $224.38 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.87 | 11.871% | $263.8701 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.60 | 11.717% | $116.856 | $116.86 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.68 | 12.696% | $95.431 | $95.43 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.78 | 11.870% | $253.6988 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.17 | $1,174.4029 | $1,174.41 | $1,174.45 | $1,174.50 | |