| 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 | $50.41 | 9.266% | $55.081 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.40 | 7.407% | $252.8361 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.94 | 12.204% | $41.4482 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.45 | 4.416% | $224.9643 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.45 | 9.293% | $134.9222 | $134.92 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.82 | 8.779% | $30.2623 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.95 | 10.748% | $158.3143 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.42 | $897.8284 | $897.82 | $897.80 | $897.80 | |