| 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 | $50.39 | 9.639% | $55.2471 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.52 | 8.504% | $46.1359 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.47 | 7.735% | $6.9705 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.42 | 12.718% | $7.2365 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.38 | 10.400% | $227.8435 | $227.84 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.56 | 12.421% | $223.2231 | $223.22 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.70 | 3.499% | $59.7189 | $59.72 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.44 | $626.3755 | $626.38 | $626.35 | $626.20 | |