| 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 | $50.56 | 9.689% | $55.4588 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.39 | 4.808% | $5.6492 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.71 | 5.802% | $227.1675 | $227.17 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.37 | 9.166% | $214.3693 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.98 | 13.826% | $237.8736 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.53 | 7.425% | $148.8159 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.90 | 7.774% | $142.1539 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.44 | $1,031.4882 | $1,031.49 | $1,031.40 | $1,031.60 | |