| 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 | $49.81 | 10.550% | $55.065 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.93 | 11.575% | $8.8479 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.57 | 4.670% | $138.761 | $138.76 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.32 | 12.490% | $241.0886 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.37 | 12.187% | $154.1113 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.83 | 7.426% | $239.3774 | $239.38 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.26 | 5.477% | $236.5427 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.09 | $1,073.7939 | $1,073.80 | $1,073.80 | $1,073.80 | |