| 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 | $50.91 | 8.821% | $55.4008 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.39 | 4.696% | $163.7341 | $163.73 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.52 | 7.108% | $264.0426 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.43 | 7.264% | $260.0401 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.36 | 5.236% | $30.8973 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.77 | 7.447% | $225.3916 | $225.39 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.75 | 10.678% | $190.0895 | $190.09 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.13 | $1,189.5960 | $1,189.59 | $1,189.65 | $1,189.50 | |