| 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 | $52.25 | 6.449% | $55.6196 | $55.62 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.59 | 6.844% | $120.2957 | $120.30 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.30 | 7.358% | $266.5699 | $266.57 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.73 | 6.201% | $157.9527 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.45 | 13.634% | $220.9613 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.56 | 7.146% | $88.4597 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.34 | 6.685% | $8.8975 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.22 | $918.7564 | $918.76 | $918.70 | $918.90 | |