| 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 | $50.25 | 9.718% | $55.1333 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.26 | 13.589% | $133.1945 | $133.19 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.50 | 13.684% | $255.2206 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.27 | 5.204% | $92.8636 | $92.86 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.30 | 13.715% | $19.6727 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.62 | 13.188% | $77.6696 | $77.67 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.65 | 12.412% | $239.0441 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.85 | $872.7984 | $872.78 | $872.75 | $872.80 | |