| 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 | $49.50 | 11.850% | $55.3658 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.27 | 7.665% | $264.0699 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.86 | 3.698% | $218.6576 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.40 | 6.805% | $160.6347 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.55 | 6.850% | $55.0812 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.56 | 3.372% | $94.6474 | $94.65 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.77 | 7.290% | $208.9687 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.91 | $1,057.4253 | $1,057.43 | $1,057.40 | $1,057.50 | |