| 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 | $50.61 | 8.715% | $55.0207 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.63 | 4.502% | $259.8233 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.68 | 13.283% | $23.4269 | $23.43 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.29 | 9.630% | $120.9109 | $120.91 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.29 | 11.224% | $118.22 | $118.22 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.92 | 8.545% | $109.5436 | $109.54 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.47 | 5.650% | $156.8586 | $156.86 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.89 | $843.8040 | $843.80 | $843.75 | $843.70 | |