| 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 | $50.91 | 8.451% | $55.2124 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.67 | 8.788% | $116.0442 | $116.04 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.98 | 5.380% | $83.2291 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.64 | 12.178% | $260.9709 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.46 | 8.498% | $251.1295 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.83 | 3.415% | $175.6297 | $175.63 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.35 | 6.377% | $29.0941 | $29.09 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.84 | $971.3099 | $971.30 | $971.35 | $971.20 | |