| 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 | $49.96 | 9.664% | $54.7881 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.48 | 13.704% | $48.3015 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.26 | 8.344% | $121.627 | $121.63 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.48 | 7.858% | $18.8536 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.99 | 9.541% | $182.9225 | $182.92 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.47 | 3.111% | $251.0444 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.97 | 11.222% | $192.3807 | $192.38 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.61 | $869.9178 | $869.91 | $869.95 | $869.90 | |