| 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 | $50.44 | 9.853% | $55.4099 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.80 | 9.812% | $48.0977 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.28 | 4.110% | $188.7306 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.76 | 12.619% | $215.9582 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.68 | 11.190% | $54.1273 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.52 | 7.853% | $110.5709 | $110.57 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.68 | 6.771% | $248.4348 | $248.43 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.16 | $921.3294 | $921.33 | $921.35 | $921.30 | |