| 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 | $48.95 | 13.522% | $55.569 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.33 | 4.478% | $89.1511 | $89.15 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.48 | 11.581% | $50.747 | $50.75 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.44 | 8.742% | $217.9625 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.61 | 10.230% | $48.0713 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.95 | 5.754% | $209.34 | $209.34 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.55 | 8.701% | $226.6959 | $226.70 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.31 | $897.5368 | $897.54 | $897.50 | $897.60 | |