| 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 | $50.98 | 7.670% | $54.8902 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.47 | 6.227% | $23.8692 | $23.87 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.39 | 10.724% | $44.7214 | $44.72 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.27 | 11.802% | $212.7257 | $212.73 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.47 | 8.859% | $60.3841 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.81 | 7.186% | $260.2583 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.46 | 7.375% | $258.1939 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.85 | $915.0428 | $915.04 | $915.05 | $915.10 | |