| 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 | $50.59 | 8.868% | $55.0763 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.47 | 8.150% | $104.3323 | $104.33 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.90 | 12.809% | $245.8108 | $245.81 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.43 | 13.536% | $284.3282 | $284.33 | $284.35 | $284.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.91 | 9.366% | $9.7445 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.46 | 10.844% | $22.6787 | $22.68 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.33 | 5.701% | $127.19 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.09 | $849.1608 | $849.16 | $849.25 | $849.10 | |