| 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 | $50.83 | 8.554% | $55.178 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.86 | 12.534% | $269.9241 | $269.92 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.72 | 12.433% | $200.9403 | $200.94 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.47 | 10.808% | $27.1147 | $27.11 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.75 | 3.529% | $165.3876 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.61 | 6.678% | $76.3921 | $76.39 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.44 | 4.782% | $180.6861 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.68 | $975.6229 | $975.62 | $975.65 | $975.60 | |