| 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 | $50.50 | 9.633% | $55.3647 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.34 | 12.665% | $123.1879 | $123.19 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.83 | 10.310% | $74.8233 | $74.82 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.33 | 3.735% | $121.7123 | $121.71 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.66 | 5.361% | $99.7347 | $99.73 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.84 | 13.268% | $40.5953 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.78 | 11.782% | $207.6686 | $207.67 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.28 | $723.0868 | $723.08 | $723.05 | $723.10 | |