| 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 | $50.94 | 9.675% | $55.8684 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.97 | 6.657% | $92.7596 | $92.76 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.33 | 6.480% | $103.637 | $103.64 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.45 | 13.312% | $280.3905 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.28 | 11.667% | $170.0465 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.43 | 9.799% | $236.54 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.68 | 10.731% | $173.4933 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.08 | $1,112.7353 | $1,112.74 | $1,112.75 | $1,112.70 | |