| 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 | $50.66 | 9.146% | $55.2934 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.63 | 9.825% | $87.4536 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.68 | 3.643% | $79.4735 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.30 | 10.130% | $75.2188 | $75.22 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.99 | 12.702% | $37.1804 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.37 | 5.647% | $237.0402 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.87 | 7.453% | $256.673 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.50 | $828.3329 | $828.32 | $828.30 | $828.40 | |