| 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 | $50.76 | 9.203% | $55.4314 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.35 | 10.340% | $159.2758 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.58 | 6.611% | $266.0797 | $266.08 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.60 | 12.441% | $74.8857 | $74.89 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.96 | 4.778% | $130.9306 | $130.93 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.67 | 13.341% | $267.1107 | $267.11 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.47 | 8.474% | $221.7968 | $221.80 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.39 | $1,175.5107 | $1,175.52 | $1,175.60 | $1,175.50 | |