| 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 | $49.26 | 11.808% | $55.0766 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.30 | 7.276% | $160.1631 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.82 | 12.786% | $265.9719 | $265.97 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.70 | 4.354% | $189.6112 | $189.61 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.57 | 8.850% | $129.0634 | $129.06 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.40 | 6.536% | $88.851 | $88.85 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.70 | 12.165% | $249.7915 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.75 | $1,138.5287 | $1,138.52 | $1,138.50 | $1,138.70 | |