| 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 | $50.76 | 8.493% | $55.071 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.35 | 7.609% | $111.2139 | $111.21 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.57 | 13.310% | $61.8333 | $61.83 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.53 | 11.185% | $56.1818 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.41 | 13.394% | $203.4402 | $203.44 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.71 | 8.647% | $7.2902 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.76 | 11.800% | $242.3377 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.09 | $737.3681 | $737.36 | $737.40 | $737.30 | |