| 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 | $50.99 | 8.678% | $55.4149 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.58 | 6.437% | $102.7969 | $102.80 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.94 | 13.227% | $229.7829 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.65 | 6.185% | $213.0602 | $213.06 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.34 | 10.421% | $131.7764 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.32 | 7.130% | $30.3392 | $30.34 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.61 | 7.534% | $139.3748 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.43 | $902.5453 | $902.54 | $902.55 | $902.60 | |