| 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 | $50.60 | 9.681% | $55.4986 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.79 | 11.705% | $186.3128 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.62 | 10.732% | $277.5165 | $277.52 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.49 | 8.412% | $152.308 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.65 | 5.627% | $47.1625 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.25 | 3.652% | $71.779 | $71.78 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.82 | 6.507% | $21.1097 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.22 | $811.6871 | $811.69 | $811.65 | $811.70 | |