| 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 | $49.99 | 7.525% | $53.7517 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.84 | 7.358% | $205.9556 | $205.96 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.29 | 5.170% | $166.4736 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.55 | 11.350% | $203.2694 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.80 | 7.765% | $237.9451 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.84 | 5.277% | $186.1718 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.95 | 8.304% | $270.7058 | $270.71 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.26 | $1,324.2730 | $1,324.28 | $1,324.20 | $1,324.40 | |