| 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 | $50.96 | 9.631% | $55.868 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.64 | 12.118% | $44.4436 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.70 | 10.332% | $173.9936 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.82 | 13.837% | $197.8715 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.38 | 6.543% | $32.3678 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.70 | 4.412% | $107.2311 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.90 | 7.309% | $244.5572 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.10 | $856.3328 | $856.33 | $856.30 | $856.40 | |