| 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 | $51.67 | 7.165% | $55.3722 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.48 | 8.795% | $19.0174 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.45 | 8.305% | $234.4262 | $234.43 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.25 | 10.490% | $179.27 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.36 | 9.246% | $22.2425 | $22.24 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.47 | 9.143% | $44.1702 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.65 | 8.656% | $109.3623 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.33 | $663.8608 | $663.86 | $663.80 | $663.90 | |