| 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 | $50.57 | 9.517% | $55.3827 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.37 | 10.612% | $38.0173 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.95 | 12.792% | $267.2606 | $267.26 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.64 | 6.604% | $49.7201 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.63 | 8.133% | $233.1672 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.51 | 11.740% | $157.0059 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.86 | 3.820% | $157.6611 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.53 | $958.2149 | $958.22 | $958.15 | $958.30 | |