| 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 | $50.44 | 9.619% | $55.2918 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.81 | 8.587% | $232.1699 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.29 | 12.324% | $45.2553 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.28 | 10.861% | $210.9463 | $210.95 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.40 | 9.676% | $158.3721 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.73 | 13.853% | $190.9656 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.70 | 6.559% | $255.4219 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.65 | $1,148.4229 | $1,148.43 | $1,148.35 | $1,148.50 | |