| 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 | $50.92 | 8.336% | $55.1647 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.67 | 5.749% | $238.6438 | $238.64 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.54 | 7.389% | $173.4762 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.70 | 7.350% | $12.56 | $12.56 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.67 | 7.700% | $269.9716 | $269.97 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.47 | 11.759% | $213.985 | $213.99 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.75 | 6.494% | $33.8118 | $33.81 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.72 | $997.6131 | $997.61 | $997.60 | $997.70 | |