| 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 | $50.77 | 8.235% | $54.9509 | $54.95 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.43 | 10.467% | $98.7906 | $98.79 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.61 | 11.664% | $131.328 | $131.33 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.65 | 6.804% | $182.261 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.58 | 11.825% | $245.5453 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.86 | 3.710% | $202.0893 | $202.09 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.45 | 3.126% | $175.7783 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.35 | $1,090.7434 | $1,090.75 | $1,090.80 | $1,090.80 | |