| 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 | $50.88 | 8.179% | $55.0415 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.42 | 7.870% | $229.1375 | $229.14 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.53 | 9.788% | $11.5607 | $11.56 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.83 | 10.110% | $186.9998 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.66 | 9.724% | $217.9777 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.68 | 4.240% | $159.1536 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.38 | 13.676% | $117.5182 | $117.52 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.38 | $977.3890 | $977.39 | $977.40 | $977.40 | |