| 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 | $51.43 | 7.705% | $55.3927 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.77 | 9.217% | $136.2701 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.79 | 13.665% | $235.0479 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.55 | 7.765% | $93.2706 | $93.27 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.27 | 4.160% | $9.6556 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.34 | 10.581% | $151.8719 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.50 | 6.450% | $215.5613 | $215.56 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.65 | $897.0701 | $897.07 | $897.00 | $897.20 | |