| 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 | $50.49 | 9.422% | $55.2472 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.95 | 4.484% | $18.7549 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.55 | 8.744% | $188.7252 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.89 | 10.334% | $191.8598 | $191.86 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.73 | 13.814% | $78.2244 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.74 | 5.305% | $176.6386 | $176.64 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.56 | 3.792% | $131.3592 | $131.36 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.91 | $840.8093 | $840.81 | $840.80 | $840.80 | |