| 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 | $50.66 | 9.175% | $55.3081 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.76 | 4.303% | $57.1163 | $57.12 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.55 | 8.601% | $47.2957 | $47.30 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.57 | 13.756% | $19.9869 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.53 | 12.203% | $69.0385 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.30 | 12.620% | $201.9277 | $201.93 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.96 | 5.705% | $158.5152 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.33 | $609.1884 | $609.21 | $609.20 | $609.10 | |