| 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 | $51.99 | 6.575% | $55.4083 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.39 | 12.222% | $40.8376 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.88 | 9.709% | $192.9562 | $192.96 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.72 | 13.741% | $163.4686 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.96 | 8.166% | $69.183 | $69.18 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.95 | 8.114% | $146.981 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.65 | 10.864% | $255.7078 | $255.71 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.54 | $924.5425 | $924.55 | $924.55 | $924.60 | |