| 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 | $50.92 | 8.349% | $55.1713 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.60 | 13.797% | $51.8914 | $51.89 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.48 | 7.292% | $57.3798 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.42 | 12.248% | $235.0698 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.74 | 11.271% | $182.1951 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.79 | 11.560% | $177.1461 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.55 | 10.758% | $81.4625 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.50 | $840.3160 | $840.32 | $840.30 | $840.40 | |