| 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 | $50.50 | 9.386% | $55.2399 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.95 | 13.444% | $85.0263 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.40 | 7.436% | $119.6837 | $119.68 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.66 | 9.132% | $249.5412 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.56 | 10.761% | $68.1845 | $68.18 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.36 | 4.484% | $232.3306 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.91 | 6.413% | $245.7183 | $245.72 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.34 | $1,055.7245 | $1,055.72 | $1,055.80 | $1,055.60 | |