| 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 | $50.46 | 9.639% | $55.3238 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.71 | 12.844% | $225.3608 | $225.36 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.56 | 9.472% | $15.9391 | $15.94 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.99 | 7.625% | $124.8342 | $124.83 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.56 | 5.697% | $5.8768 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.60 | 10.763% | $176.7777 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.50 | 6.305% | $217.3937 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.38 | $821.5061 | $821.50 | $821.55 | $821.50 | |