| 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 | $49.75 | 11.346% | $55.3946 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.74 | 6.278% | $151.7012 | $151.70 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.49 | 6.309% | $255.6625 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.64 | 12.808% | $94.3526 | $94.35 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.51 | 4.345% | $246.7864 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.50 | 7.773% | $7.0052 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.87 | 8.120% | $183.6634 | $183.66 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.50 | $994.5659 | $994.56 | $994.55 | $994.70 | |