| 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 | $50.57 | 9.853% | $55.5527 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.56 | 11.340% | $215.5097 | $215.51 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.40 | 12.542% | $30.8365 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.43 | 7.830% | $89.9626 | $89.96 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.61 | 5.776% | $49.3022 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.46 | 8.463% | $271.6564 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.96 | 11.255% | $60.0332 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.99 | $772.8533 | $772.85 | $772.85 | $772.90 | |