| 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 | $49.92 | 10.748% | $55.2854 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.46 | 9.762% | $34.5311 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.98 | 7.282% | $208.1056 | $208.11 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.67 | 4.688% | $203.7961 | $203.80 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.87 | 9.362% | $189.0541 | $189.05 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.98 | 13.444% | $49.8927 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.75 | 4.513% | $261.0212 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.63 | $1,001.6862 | $1,001.69 | $1,001.70 | $1,001.70 | |