| 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 | $49.89 | 10.283% | $55.0202 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.85 | 10.736% | $88.4227 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.99 | 12.205% | $177.2727 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.71 | 11.147% | $140.8344 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.61 | 5.353% | $250.3293 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.60 | 13.546% | $176.6776 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.55 | 6.833% | $91.3956 | $91.40 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.20 | $979.9525 | $979.95 | $979.95 | $979.90 | |