| 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 | $49.98 | 9.700% | $54.8281 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.97 | 8.287% | $271.7679 | $271.77 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.29 | 13.673% | $259.5041 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.33 | 8.187% | $26.3219 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.83 | 13.519% | $80.4055 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.41 | 13.518% | $258.1513 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.45 | 9.741% | $88.2866 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.26 | $1,039.2654 | $1,039.27 | $1,039.25 | $1,039.30 | |