| 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 | $50.52 | 9.358% | $55.2477 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.36 | 6.465% | $23.8056 | $23.81 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.57 | 5.641% | $196.038 | $196.04 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.54 | 4.173% | $18.2719 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.46 | 9.143% | $91.0907 | $91.09 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.35 | 9.686% | $221.9496 | $221.95 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.45 | 3.674% | $73.0383 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.25 | $679.4418 | $679.45 | $679.45 | $679.30 | |