| 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 | $48.71 | 13.818% | $55.4407 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.95 | 4.802% | $183.3511 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.39 | 3.644% | $39.7889 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.34 | 12.604% | $248.1117 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.70 | 13.200% | $140.0284 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.51 | 4.708% | $208.9029 | $208.90 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.51 | 11.523% | $96.4785 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.11 | $972.1022 | $972.10 | $972.15 | $972.10 | |