| 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 | $50.50 | 9.325% | $55.2091 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.59 | 6.820% | $229.225 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.44 | 5.729% | $40.6422 | $40.64 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.41 | 3.831% | $72.0691 | $72.07 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.82 | 12.536% | $272.1346 | $272.13 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.91 | 8.437% | $144.1236 | $144.12 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.64 | 3.274% | $249.5513 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.31 | $1,062.9549 | $1,062.95 | $1,062.95 | $1,062.90 | |