| 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 | 7.773% | $54.1559 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.67 | 10.450% | $153.161 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.89 | 3.444% | $115.7435 | $115.74 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.68 | 9.571% | $240.7056 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.63 | 13.809% | $55.3453 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.95 | 5.633% | $202.7625 | $202.76 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.98 | 7.424% | $75.1753 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.05 | $897.0491 | $897.06 | $897.05 | $897.10 | |