| 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 | $50.50 | 8.864% | $54.9763 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.83 | 6.192% | $253.6184 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.81 | 4.792% | $75.2511 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.86 | 7.628% | $144.0708 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.95 | 11.187% | $171.1724 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.60 | 6.691% | $161.7436 | $161.74 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.44 | 7.442% | $182.0497 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.99 | $1,042.8823 | $1,042.88 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.90 | |