| 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 | $50.68 | 9.376% | $55.4318 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.38 | 11.644% | $220.3629 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.78 | 5.727% | $211.2214 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.30 | 11.710% | $30.4968 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.71 | 8.534% | $77.8297 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.38 | 12.780% | $99.675 | $99.68 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.38 | 10.326% | $122.8811 | $122.88 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.61 | $817.8987 | $817.90 | $817.95 | $817.90 | |