| 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 | $50.35 | 9.566% | $55.1665 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.90 | 11.134% | $37.6744 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.91 | 9.226% | $168.1097 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.26 | 5.409% | $28.7345 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.88 | 4.216% | $226.0237 | $226.02 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.50 | 3.141% | $12.8926 | $12.89 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.58 | 8.745% | $268.1434 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.38 | $796.7448 | $796.73 | $796.70 | $796.70 | |