| 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 | $50.29 | 10.185% | $55.412 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.84 | 4.650% | $97.1571 | $97.16 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.75 | 5.205% | $73.3805 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.89 | 6.373% | $24.3488 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.25 | 5.439% | $19.2426 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.25 | 5.460% | $27.6833 | $27.68 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.61 | 13.338% | $211.5 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.88 | $508.7243 | $508.72 | $508.75 | $508.70 | |