| 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 | $50.55 | 9.286% | $55.2441 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.87 | 10.527% | $151.2783 | $151.28 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.71 | 3.719% | $256.9223 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.67 | 10.488% | $236.0797 | $236.08 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.64 | 7.446% | $151.1121 | $151.11 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.96 | 5.824% | $138.5871 | $138.59 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.79 | 6.770% | $76.6502 | $76.65 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.19 | $1,065.8738 | $1,065.87 | $1,065.90 | $1,065.90 | |