| 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 | $50.90 | 8.799% | $55.3787 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.89 | 11.830% | $120.6534 | $120.65 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.54 | 12.157% | $194.6373 | $194.64 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.25 | 11.798% | $134.4371 | $134.44 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.58 | 5.425% | $246.2517 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.96 | 4.698% | $147.5823 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.85 | 5.633% | $219.5582 | $219.56 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.97 | $1,118.4987 | $1,118.50 | $1,118.55 | $1,118.60 | |