| 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 | $50.48 | 9.825% | $55.4397 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.32 | 4.369% | $177.7613 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.94 | 3.585% | $60.0171 | $60.02 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.53 | 10.334% | $233.3895 | $233.39 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.56 | 13.826% | $133.8138 | $133.81 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.81 | 11.685% | $266.7149 | $266.71 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.75 | 7.722% | $55.7461 | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.39 | $982.8824 | $982.88 | $982.85 | $982.80 | |