| 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 | $50.69 | 8.819% | $55.1604 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.37 | 11.382% | $40.5096 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.98 | 7.778% | $127.1565 | $127.16 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.76 | 9.619% | $97.2978 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.88 | 13.500% | $242.7538 | $242.75 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.88 | 12.325% | $79.616 | $79.62 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.39 | 10.783% | $248.586 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.95 | $891.0801 | $891.09 | $891.05 | $891.20 | |