| 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 | $51.74 | 7.758% | $55.754 | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.45 | 9.230% | $56.1988 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.95 | 7.802% | $269.4511 | $269.45 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.52 | 11.307% | $186.4615 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.47 | 12.669% | $172.9131 | $172.91 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.58 | 9.807% | $55.5404 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.94 | 10.458% | $202.0719 | $202.07 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.65 | $998.3908 | $998.38 | $998.35 | $998.50 | |