| 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 | $50.51 | 8.855% | $54.9827 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.84 | 12.302% | $213.1941 | $213.19 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.59 | 13.125% | $96.8237 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.28 | 4.302% | $240.1866 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.29 | 5.644% | $95.386 | $95.39 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.53 | 3.785% | $24.4206 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.42 | 9.721% | $273.6661 | $273.67 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.46 | $998.6598 | $998.66 | $998.65 | $998.70 | |