| 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 | $49.85 | 9.676% | $54.6735 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.35 | 6.523% | $130.3309 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.62 | 11.694% | $207.3264 | $207.33 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.83 | 9.549% | $233.1531 | $233.15 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.62 | 9.140% | $178.5749 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.85 | 9.520% | $236.3989 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.94 | 7.602% | $48.3563 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.06 | $1,088.8140 | $1,088.81 | $1,088.80 | $1,088.90 | |