| 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 | $50.74 | 9.562% | $55.5918 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.89 | 3.140% | $173.1617 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.61 | 6.455% | $75.1679 | $75.17 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.93 | 13.355% | $94.0053 | $94.01 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.42 | 9.700% | $30.0797 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.42 | 7.638% | $266.3179 | $266.32 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.94 | 10.267% | $200.6198 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.95 | $894.9441 | $894.95 | $894.90 | $895.00 | |