| 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 | $49.95 | 11.259% | $55.5739 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.91 | 7.550% | $240.8152 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.67 | 11.350% | $100.961 | $100.96 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.76 | 11.199% | $29.7569 | $29.76 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.29 | 10.862% | $161.0714 | $161.07 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.50 | 8.698% | $196.1999 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.35 | 12.862% | $47.7971 | $47.80 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.43 | $832.1754 | $832.18 | $832.10 | $832.30 | |