| 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 | $50.74 | 8.563% | $55.0849 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.40 | 8.201% | $238.475 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.35 | 12.838% | $140.3141 | $140.31 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.49 | 7.350% | $189.462 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.43 | 7.470% | $170.2647 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.54 | 13.346% | $184.2326 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.63 | 11.295% | $120.8998 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.58 | $1,098.7331 | $1,098.72 | $1,098.75 | $1,098.80 | |