| 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 | $50.58 | 9.864% | $55.5692 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.74 | 10.220% | $94.5026 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.43 | 11.563% | $164.4773 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.40 | 8.775% | $183.1771 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.94 | 3.749% | $169.0486 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.61 | 5.344% | $69.1162 | $69.12 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.75 | 8.376% | $241.4075 | $241.41 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.45 | $977.2985 | $977.31 | $977.30 | $977.30 | |